The So You Think You Can Dance tour begins at the Amway Arena in Orlando, FL
Blake Lewis at EFESTE Winery, Woodinville, WA
Bo Bice at Chattahoochie Mountain Fair, Clakesville, GA
Brooke White at Luigi’s Fungarden, Sacramento, CA
Chris Daughtry at Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, KS
Chris Sligh at Rock the Block, Winston-Salem, NC
Crystal Bowersox at Dominican University, River Forest, IL
David Archuleta at Constitution Fair, Gilbert, AZ
David Hernandez in “Jersey Rocks” in Scottsdale, AZ
Elliott Yamin at Infinity Hall, Norfolk, CT
Gina Glocksen at Uptown Tap, Plainfield IL
Jason Castro at Girls of Grace, Eden Prairie, MN
Josh Gracin NE Missouri Old Threshers, Shelbina, MO
Katharine McPhee at Music Hall, Cincinatti, OH
Kellie Pickler at Hobart Arena, Troy, OH
Phil Stacey at Hopewell Community Park, Aliquippa, PA
Ruben Studdard at International Curry Festival, Tampa, FL
Scott MacIntyre Las Vegas World Market Center, Las Vegas, NV
Taylor Hicks at McKinney P.A.C in McKinney, TX
Trenyce in “Thriller Live”, London UK
Read more at IdolStages
Idol mania hits Manila
“Just arriving here is beautiful and the food is amazing, ” Pia said at the Manila Hotel presscon held yesterday.
“I haven’t been here since I was four, ” added Thia, whose parents hailed from Pampanga. “It’s really lovely to be back with my mom and I promised her that one day I would eventually take her but I didn’t expect it so soon. I’m just really looking forward to learn more about the importance of my culture and seeing my roots, ” she said.
“We heard more that the Philippines would be special and we’re looking forward to getting out, ” said Scotty.
Scotty McCreery: Life has taken a 180 (degree turn). So I’m just trying to adjust
The Idol finalists are happy to see and hear the support of their Filipino fans. “There were a lot of people lining up and waiting outside (of the airport), ” shared Naima.
Read more at PhilStar
American Idol finalists arrive in Manila for concert
The finalists of American Idol Season 10 arrived in the Philippines before dawn Saturday in time for a two-day concert in Quezon City on September 20 and 21.
The performers arrived aboard a Philippine Airlines PR-103 flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 at 3:30 a.m., radio dzBB’s Mao dela Cruz reported.
With them is Filipino-American singer Thia Megia, the report said.
Read more at GMA News
‘American Idol’ finalists to perform
The youngest Idol’s finalist after they lowered the minimum age limit to 15, Megia said she was excited on her second visit to the Philippines.
She said she was only four years old when she and her family came back to the Philippines.
“It’s been 12 years since I was here, ” said the 16-year-old lass.
“I want to go back to my roots, ” she stressed.
She also said the Idol finalists are raring to have a taste of Filipino hospitality, as well as local cuisines.
Read more at MB.com
The Truth Behind Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald’s “Wedding” Rings
Just because an engaged couple is wearing gold rings that look like wedding bands, it doesn’t mean they’re already married.
“Nikki and Paul got rings a few weeks ago while in Washington, D.C., because Paul wanted to wear one while he’s on tour and away from Nikki, as a way to feel close to her while they’re apart, ” Reed’s rep just told me. “They aren’t married yet.”
Read more at EOnline
David Archuleta Talks Life after Idol
David Archuleta Talks Life after Idol: MyFoxPHOENIX.com
America’s Got Talent Live Announces Fan Favorite Acts Appearing at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace October 28 – 30 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Following weeks of heavy competition and breathtaking performances on NBC’s #1 hit television show America’s Got Talent, this season’s winner and the final five, along with fan favorite special guests, will perform live for three nights only Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Las Vegas performances hosted by Jerry Springer and produced by AEG Live, will be the only place in the U.S. that fans can see the live show.
America’s Got Talent Live will feature this season’s winner soulful vocalist Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. from Logan, WV joined by the top five acts from the season including: artistic dance troupe The Silhouettes from Arvada, CO who range in age from three to nineteen; innovative entertainers Team iLuminate, who blend technology and choreography together to create explosive entertainment; teenage rock band PopLyfe from Oakland, CA; mystifying illusionist Landon Swank who grew up in Wasilla, AK before moving to Las Vegas in 2004; and 11-year-old Alaskan native, singer/songwriter Anna Graceman. Special guests joining the cast for these exclusive Las Vegas performances are the winner of this season’s Australia’s Got Talent 14-year-old soul singer and YouTube sensation Jack Vidgen and the America’s Got Talent Season 5 winner, talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Grimm.
Read more at PR Newswire
Emmys: Will a ‘Modern Family’ star win best supporting comedy actor?
The race for best supporting comedy actor at this year’s Emmys comes down to which “Modern Family” actor is most helped by his costars’ submissions. Four actors from the comedy are nominated this year, more than any other show has ever earned in this category, which means that voters will be watching four submissions in which all four men appear. That’s why shows with multiple nominees in a category usually win, instead of splitting the vote.
Read more at LA Times
