Matt Giraud continues his radio tour. He tweets, “Heading to Detroit for some radio and TV tomorrow morning with FOX 2. I will be performing “Thank You” LIVE! I also have some GREAT news!!”
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‘Idol’ album sales: Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, etc.
Fantasia drops out of The Billboard 200’s top 10 this week, as Back to Me drops 27%, to No. 11. In its first three weeks, Back to Me has sold 187, 000 units.
Read more at USA Today
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See David Archuleta Live in Ohio!
Midwesterners! Want to see David perform live in Ohio? Well, he will be performing at the taping of Skate For the Heart at The Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio on October 10th at 5 pm. For tickets, you can hit up ticketmaster.com or visit the Covelli Centre box office.
More at DavidArchuleta.com
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Q&A with Michael Lynch
American Idol finalist and former UCF football player Michael Lynche returned to campus this past weekend to sing the National Anthem before the NC State game and prior to the contest he signed autographs for fans.
Eric Lopez caught up with the St. Petersburg native during the game to talk about his memories of UCF and what the future holds as far as his performing career.
Read more at UCFSports.com
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Jennifer Hudson presents a $10, 000 check to the NYC Dept of Education
In her ongoing promotion of the Weight Watcher’s 2010 Lose For Good campaign, Jennifer visited Adolph S. Ochs School, in New York this morning. Jennifer presented the New York City Department of Education with a check for $10, 000; to support Breakfast In the Classroom. Jennifer then spoke to the children about the importance of having a good breakfast.
Read more and see the photos at Jennifer Hudson Daily.com
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Jennifer Hudson “Can’t Wait to Perform” in Slim Body
NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Dreamgirls” star Jennifer Hudson said on Wednesday she can’t wait to perform again, now that she has a slim new look.
Hudson, 29, has dropped five dress sizes since joining a Weight Watchers program last year — and having her first baby.
“I can’t wait to perform again — with my new body, ” Hudson told Reuters at a New York school, where she helped launch Weight Watchers “Lose For Good” campaign to help fight obesity and hunger in young people.
Read more at ABC News
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Jennifer Hudson and David Ortunga Jr: GMA Press Pals
Finished up with morning press obligations, Jennifer Hudson was spotted leaving ABC Studios in New York City on Wednesday (September 15).
Toting her adorable young son David Ortunga Jr in her arms, the “American Idol” alum smiled and waved to paparazzi after her appearance on “Good Morning America”.
See the photos at Celebrity-gossip.net
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Could Jordin Sparks Fly to the Heights of Broadway’s Wicked?
Now that American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has made her official Broadway debut as Nina in In the Heights, Broadway.com was curious about which other musicals she’d like to tackle, should she continue to call Broadway ‘home.’ “Wicked is an amazing show that really touched me when I saw it, ” the pop star and budding actress said at her opening night party on September 14. “I love that [Mandy Gonzalez] who originated the role of Nina is now playing Elphaba. Our [In the Heights performance] schedule is different from Wicked’s so I hope I get to see her in it soon.”
Read more at Broadway.com
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Jordin Sparks: “My Dogs Help Me Relax”
Jordin Sparks is getting adjusted to life in NYC. She celebrated her opening night in Broadway’s In The Heights Tuesday.
Her pup, Miles, joins her in her Big Apple apartment while “tour dog” Maggie and lab Noni relax with her mom in Arizona.
“He’s doing well, ” Jordin, 20, tells me during the Celebrity Pet Products showcase. “He’s young, nine months, and he’s getting used to meeting new dogs. People walk their dogs everywhere, so he’s making a lot of new friends.”
Read more at OK
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Fantasia On TMZ Photog: He Pissed Me Off
“I’ve been saying this in every interview and every show I’ve gone on: they don’t ever try to give me a break. They don’t ever try to say anything nice about me, that’s not what they do for Fantasia. I’ve accepted that. When [the cameraman] came out in the airport, he was being very, very nice in the beginning. And then, all of a sudden, he tried to throw me a blow, like, ‘So, have you taken any aspirin lately?’ I don’t find anything funny about that situation. Like I told Wendy Williams and Rickey Smiley, I’m not even going to talk about that situation anymore, because it’s not anything fun to talk about and it’s not easy to talk about. I want to just move on and take every step at a time and gradually get my life back and myself back together.
Read more at VH1
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Interview :: Constantine Maroulis
Constantine Maroulis rocked it in American Idol’s fourth season and as lead singer in his band Pray for the Soul of Betty. He brings all that and more to Chicago on the Rock of Ages tour.
WCT: What was it like being nominated for a Tony?
CM: It was my dream. I grew up loving theater, and I always dreamed to create a role and even be in the conversation for something like that. I think it’s a testament to the hard work of our creative team for getting the show to Broadway, starting it in a little bar in Los Angeles. No one was getting paid, [they brought] their own costumes and we eventually got it to off-Broadway—and that’s when I joined the company and it really came together.
Read more at Chicago Pride.com
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‘Dancing with the Stars” Brandy Feels the Pressure of High Expectations
Some consider Brandy Norwood and Maksim Chmerkovskiy to be the No. 1 duo heading in to this season’s “Dancing with the Stars, ” and Brandy admits she’s feeling the heat that comes with the high expectations!
“It makes me feel a lot of pressure that people are saying we’re the couple to beat, ” Brandy tells ET during her “DWTS” rehearsal. “How does it make you feel, Maks?”
“Good. Feels good, ” a relaxed Maks replies.
See the video at ET Online
Lea Michele Lands on People’s Best Dressed List
Broadway and GLEE star Lea Michele has landed on People’s 10 Best Dressed List for 2010, joining the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Rihanna, Gwen Stefani and Rachel Bilson. Michele wins the title of “It Girl, ” sweeping onto the red carpet in gowns from Zac Posen and Malandrino. According to People, her attire “hits all the right notes.”
Read more at Broadway World.com
