Remember when Lauren Alaina asked Hunter Hayes to her prom? The DJs called Hunter to relay her proposal and…well Hunter says no, in so many words. The DJs are pretty tough on him, especially after he hangs up the phone. Listen to the interview here.
But that’s OK Lauren. The Carter Twins Are Willing To Take You To Prom!
Country singers, Josh & Zach Carter (otherwise known as Kingston) are picking up the slack!
The X Factor Isn’t the Only Simon Cowell Show He Hopes Takes Off This Month
With The X Factor finally set to debut in the U.S. tomorrow, Simon Cowell is already thinking about his next big import. Vulture has learned that late last week, Cowell’s Syco production banner and ITV Studios pitched multiple networks on a Stateside version of the big bucks U.K. game show Red or Black?.
Read more at NY Magazine
Carrie Underwood #9 on the Forbes List of Country’s Highest Paid Stars
#9. $20 million – A former American Idol winner, Underwood has established herself in country music and is starting to branch out in lucrative fashion. In 2010, she signed a deal to be the first North American spokesmodel for Olay. She also made her silver screen debut in Soul Surfer, where she played a Christian youth minister.
Read more to Forbes
IHeartRadioConcert To Be Streamed Live
Disappointed that you couldn’t get tickets to the IHeartRadio concert featuring Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and more? You are in luck. The concerts will be streamed on all Clear Channel radio station websites, at iHeartRadio.com, and for Xbox 360 users. The shows take place in Las Vegas on September 23 and 24. Via CountryMusicIsLove
Catching up with Carrie Underwood at The Ella Awards (video)
Carrie says she’s taking a more relaxed approach to her next album.
Via Examiner.com
Carrie Underwood: Ella Awards Adorable
Showing off her contagious smile, Carrie Underwood turned up at the 2011 Ella Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Monday night (September 19).
The “Jesus, Take the Wheel” singer looks smashing in a multi-colored dress and heels as she happily smiled for the cameras alongside fellow guest Smokey Robinson at the Beverly Hills locale.
See the photos at Celebrity-Gossip.net
Winnie: Toronto Review
Hudson, in particular, deserves better. Her one-on-one scenes with Howard have pathos, but as Winnie’s actions grow more questionable, the film can’t decide whether she’s a martyr or a pariah, and the performance doesn’t answer that question. Without insightful dialogue, Hudson’s expressions of uncompromising defiance, wounded dignity or booze-soaked bitterness veer into cliché. And both Hudson and Howard are done no favors by ropey latex work as their characters age.
Read more at Hollywood Reporter
Jennifer Lopez & Jason Statham’s “Parker” Workday
Teamed up for their latest project, Jennifer Lopez and Jason Statham filmed scenes for the upcoming movie “Parker” earlier today (September 20).
On location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the “American Idol” judge and the “Mechanic” hunk could be seen shooting segments while perched atop a Sunshine State highrise balcony.
See the photos at Gossip-Center
‘The X-Factor’ review: And did we miss Simon Cowell?
Watching, in recent weeks, as Simon Cowell explained that “The X-Factor” is a completely different show than “American Idol” was a bit like watching Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada” explain to her neophyte assistant why two turquoise belts of similar width and style represent utterly distinct looks. Um, OK, if you say so, Miranda.
Read more at LA Times
Scherzinger cried when offered ‘X Factor’ role
Nicole Scherzinger “cried” when she was offered a judging role on ‘The X Factor.’
The former Pussycat Dolls singer – who was a guest panellist on the U.K. series last year – was promoted from co-host to a panellist position on the new US version of the pop star search show following the departure of Cheryl Cole and admits she is “honoured” to have the job.
She said: “It’s an honour. I’m not going to lie, I cried when Simon told me.”
Read more at CTV.ca
Nicole Scherzinger discusses Simon Cowell’s Magical Manboobs on Conan
X Factor brings back the Pepsi vs. Coke cola wars
Clearly, the cola wars are bubbling over to the reality TV talent show wars. Pepsi is circling back to its musical marketing roots by sponsoring X Factor, while Coke is sticking with its sponsorship of reigning champ American Idol for an 11th consecutive season.
When X Factor airs tonight on Fox, Pepsi will broadcast 60-second and 30-second ads reminiscent of its celebrity-laden spots from the 1990s. The ads feature footage of superstars from past Pepsi ads, including Jackson, Britney Spears, Kanye West, Mariah Carey and even Ray Charles.
Read more at USA Today
Popularity May Have Doomed Chinese TV Talent Show
BEIJING — In the end, it was not the overabundance of sequins or the cringe-worthy ballads that doomed “Super Girl, ” one of China’s most popular televised talent extravaganzas.
When government censors pulled the plug on the show after its season finale on Friday night, they claimed that the producers had simply let the program warble on too long.
In confirming the yearlong suspension, a spokesman for the company that created the “American Idol” knockoff expressed contrition for having let the show repeatedly exceed a state-imposed 90-minute limit on talent competitions, which government mandarins have variously described as “vulgar, ” “manipulative” and “poison for our youth.”
Read more at New York Times
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‘Glee’s’ Darren Criss Talks Broadway, Blaine & Kurt, Debut Album
It would seem that Blaine is transferring to McKinley High. How has the dynamic changed for you — now working full time with the “Glee” club instead of the Warblers 24/7?
Oh man, that question completely undermined the humor of my last answer. So that alone definitely changed my dynamic during this interview. But as for playing Blaine, whether or not I show up at work at Dalton or at McKinley — I’m in a very lucky position, whereby I genuinely enjoy the people I get to work with in both places. I’m close with the Warblers, and I love the McKinley kids… except ONE. One who I can’t stand. And we’ll never know who I’m talking about… or will we? dun dun DUN…
Read more at Billboard
