Idols Live at the Verizon Center, Washington, DC 7 pm.
Bo Bice at Oasis Steakhouse and Bar in Winchester TN
Chris Sligh at West Plains Civic Center, West Plains, MO
Crystal Bowersox opens for Alan Jackson at the Comcast Arena, Everett, WA
Danny Gokey at the Sundance Saloon, Waukegan, IL
David Hernandez in “Jersey Rocks” Scottsdale, AZ
Josh Gracin at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, IN
Trenyce in “Thriller Live” London UK
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KIDZ Star USA 2011: Ask Kris Allen Anything!
Fantasia Rumored to Have Lost Film Role
For months, Fantasia was rumored to be pregnant. After confirming those news stories earlier this month, the singer is now reportedly on medical leave. The American Idol champion was scheduled to perform at the Bronner Brothers International Hair Show in Atlanta this weekend, but has backed out of the gig per doctors instructions. The company wrote the following on Facebook: “Due to medical conditions, Fantasia has been placed on bed rest and will not be performing at the show. However, the lovely and talented Kelly Price is now scheduled to be the headliner for Saturday evening.”
This may not be the only job she’s lost, though. Rhymes with Snitch quotes sources saying that after telling producers for the Mahalia Jackson biopic that she was pregnant, she’s since been dropped from the project. Initially, rumors of her pregnancy were dismissed under the assumption that the singer-actress was gaining weight for her role as the gospel legend.
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NL Video Interview: American Idol Scotty McCreery Talks Touring, Debut Album, And Carrie Underwood
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Lauren Alaina in DC
A photo of Lauren Alaina sightseeing in Washington DC on Thursday, tweeted by her mom.
Casey James Answers Fan Questions
We recently had the chance to chat with 19 Recordings/BNA Records’ (and former “American Idol” contestant) Casey James! During our conversation, Casey took time to answer a few questions submitted by you, the fans, via CountryMusicIsLove on Facebook and Twitter.
Have you heard “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” on the radio yet? – Casey E. James Facebook Fan Club
I have not and I’m really, really excited about it. I can’t wait ‘til it happens. I’ve just been wanting to hear it- flipping stations and scrolling, but I haven’t got to it yet, but it’s just hitting the radio. [When I do hear it] I’ll probably call into the station and make a fool out of myself screaming like a little baby that they just played my song!
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Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin
Taylor Hicks tweeted this photo of himself with fellow Season 5 Idol, Elliott Yamin backstage at Taylor’s Canyon Club gig last night.
GLEE – Fashion Night Out Promo
Glee kids sing David Bowie’s “Fashion” in this Fashion Night Out promo.
Sugarland Tour Resumes Following Indiana Tragedy
Sugarland returned to the stage on Thursday for their first performance since a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair killed five people. The Grammy-winning country duo asked its Albuquerque audience for a moment of silence in honor of those who were wounded “and the beautiful lives that were lost.”
Sugarland members Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush were minutes from performing at the fair in Indianapolis last Saturday when 60 to 70 mph winds gusts knocked the massive stage onto the audience. Four were killed instantly, another person died later. About four dozen others were hurt.
Read more at Billboard
Belgium’s Pukkelpop Festival Storm: Bands, Concertgoers React
Fans, bands and record labels took to Twitter to offer condolences after a sudden storm killed at least five and injured 140 at Belgium’s Pukkelpop Festival Festival Thursday. The sudden, violent storm ripped apart two stages, tore video screens down and knocked down trees.
“Pukkelpop is in deep mourning. We truly sympathize with the families and friends of the victims. Words are not enough, ” the festival wrote on its homepage before announcing the rest of the three-day fest would be canceled.
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WOW. Linda Perry disses Katy Perry. Like BIG TIME
Although she does love Adele…
