Idol Headlines for 08/16/11

Danny Gokey performs at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
Scott MacIntyre performs at the I.S.D. Convocation, San Angelo, TX

Pia Toscano performs her single “This Time” on Live with Regis and Kelly

Lea Michele tweets, “Rise and shine everyone! Headed to do a really exciting scene with @chriscolfer”

For Sale on eBay: Scotty McCreery Earrings

As ‘American Idol’ winner Scotty McCreery tours the country with his fellow contestants, fans are finding ways to personalize their love for the 17-year-old singer. Search ‘Scotty McCreery’ on Ebay and you’ll find a number of typical and atypical presents for the ‘Scotty Hottie’ in your life. What woman’s earring tree is complete without the singer’s grinning mugshot?

The above necklace and earring set are sweet — if not a little strange — and they can be yours for just $13.95. Not your style? How about the below pair of American Idols Live Tour ticket stub earrings? They’re from the Madison Square Garden show in New York City, so this set is sure to be the hit amongst McCreery fans in the Big Apple. Perhaps even the ladies from ‘Desperate Housewives of New York’ will soon be seen sporting a pair.

Read more at Taste of Country

Mark Ballas Gives the Shirt Off His Back, Raises $12, 000 for Charity

“Dancing with the Stars” stud Mark Ballas single-handedly raised more than $12 THOUSAND for the elderly last weekend — all because he forgot to bring a change of clothes to a charity benefit.

Mark volunteered to perform at the 4th Annual Avamar Foundation benefit in Warren, Ohio — representing The Beat of Ohio dance studio — but we’re told, he only brought one outfit … and after performing … had to borrow a shirt from the host.

Sources at the event tell TMZ Mark was so moved by the benefit, he decided to sign the shirt … and auction it off. He also threw in front row VIP tickets to ‘DWTS’ for two nights, backstage passes, and pictures with the other dancing pros.

Read more at TMZ

The Glee Project Finalists Sound Off on Christianity, Bad Edits and Ryan Murphy

A week before the winner is named (Sunday at 9/8c on Oxygen), the last wannabe McKinley High kids standing — Samuel, Alex, Damian and Lindsay — opened up about their hopes, frustrations and love of Glee: Samuel told us why he’s more than happy to play a rock ‘n’ roll Christian, while Alex talked dressing in drag and suggested his real-life struggles with being both gay and a Christian could be a nice addition to the show. Damian disclosed Ryan’s plans for his character (should he win, that is) while admitting he was a bit disappointed that no one went home in last week’s episode. And Lindsay tried to explain why she might be getting a bad rap and why she and Rachel Berry could have been separated at birth. The full Q&A’s follow:

Read more at TV Guide

Chris Colfer: There’s ‘Good Stuff’ To Look Forward To On ‘Glee’ Season 3

Read more at Access Hollywood

Jane Lynch Gets Back To Basics On ‘Glee’

Jane Lynch brings her wife and stepdaughter for some fun family time at the “Glee” Sing Along event at the Santa Monica High School amphitheater where she chats with Access about the “Glee” cast’s photo shoot and PSA for Vogue’s Fashion Night Out. Also, she talks about the two new cast members to join the FOX series.

More at Access Hollywood

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