Idol Headlines for 09/07/10 – The Evening Edition

Lee Dewyze confirms on twitter that he’ll be trying out a brand-new song during his Arlington Park concert on September 24!

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Adam Lambert United Kingdom Tour Dates

Eight European and four UK tour dates have popped up for Adam Lambert on his official website:

11.09.10 – Sweden, Debaser Medis
11.12.10 – Munich, Germany, Theaterfabrik
11.14.10 – Hamburg, Germany, Grunspan
11.15.10 – Brlin, Germany, Postbahnhof
11.16.10 – Stuttgart, Germany, Zapata#
11.19.10 – Cologne, Germany, Gloria (Glam Nation Tour)
11.22.10 – Vienna, Austria, WuK
11.23.10 – Zurich, Switzerland, Xtra Club (Glam Nation Tour)

11.26.10 – Birmingham, UK, Academy 2;
11.27.10 – Manchester, UK, Academy 2;
11.28.10 – Glasgow, UK, ABC;
11.29.10 – London, UK, Shepherds Bush.

See Adam’s complete tour schedule HERE.

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Carrie Underwood Exclusive Press Conference Tomorrow 10 am.

Hey Carrie fans! Be a part of her exclusive press conference— live tomorrow at 10 am EST! Stay tuned for more info and a link to the live webcast!

More info at Carrie’s Facebook

More Headlines after the JUMP…

Kara DioGuardi’s ‘American Idol’ Exit: Experts Weigh In

One of the summer’s most popular parlor games came to a quiet end Friday night when “American Idol” announced that Kara DioGuardi would, as rumored, be leaving the show after just two seasons behind the judges’ table.

Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Slezak said — as painful as it is to admit, given his criticism of DioGuardi’s first year on the show in 2009 — if “Idol” was determined to keep one veteran judge on the panel, it probably should have been Kara.

Read more at MTV

‘Jersey Shore, ‘ ‘Glee’ Casts To Present At 2010 VMAs

The 2010 VMAs may be going live in Los Angeles this year, but MTV viewers will get a glimpse of Seaside Heights when the cast of “Jersey Shore” appears to present on Sunday. But it’s not all “GTL” at the MTV Video Music Awards: The show just got a bit more “Glee”-ful, as castmembers of the hit Fox show, including Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer and Amber Riley will also be on hand to present on Sunday.

Read more at MTV

Bo Bice and his kids say Hi! – Drum Session with The Kids!!

After finishing a songwriting session, Bo Bice and his kids say HI! Listen to the message HERE.

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Dr. Luke: The Billboard Cover Story

It was Sony Music chief creative officer Clive Davis’ idea to give “Since U Been Gone” to Clarkson, but its writer/producers, certain that they had written a rock hit, were initially reluctant. “They weren’t prepared for the casting idea, ” Davis recalls. “Max was looking to move on from what he had done with Backstreet Boys, and I really spent time convincing them that an ‘American Idol’ winner could bring all the feeling and passion that was required to the song.”

All of a sudden, though, Gottwald playing guitar on a top 40 song became a much-imitated staple. “With that song and ‘Behind These Hazel Eyes, ‘ we were able to take Kelly Clarkson to a major seller of albums all over the world where they had never even heard of ‘American Idol, ‘ ” Davis says. “And on Kelly’s last album, their song ‘My Life Would Suck Without You’ really got her back on the winning side of it.

Read more at Billboard.com

Which ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Couple Has A Secret Shake?

How did the contestants of “Dancing with the Stars” spend their holiday weekend? Drenched in sweat!

HTV captures the competitors gearing up for the big premiere on September 20, as Bristol Palin and her partner Mark Ballas smile for the cameras.Read more at ET Online

Exclusive: Fox Stages Bones/SYTYCD crossover!

Methinks someone over at Bones is a closet reality TV addict. The Fox hit—which just wrapped production on a Jersey Shore-inspired episode—is now setting its sights on So You Think You Can Dance.

Although not an outright homage to Fox’s summertime sleeper, the episode will take Booth and Brennan into the world of street performers and feature a guest appearance by SYTYCD MVP and burgeoning actor Stephen “tWitch” Boss.

Read more at Entertainment Weekly

Josh Gracin Live in Hannibal NY

Visit JoshGracin.com to download FREE Fan appreciation CD and to check out his tour dates.

Matt Giraud interview with WLHT in Grand Rapids

Matt Giruad is visiting radio stations this week. Today, he stopped by the WLHT studios in Grand Rapids for an interview. He sang “Baby Girl” and a bit of “My Funny Valentine” at the end.

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