Jason Castro performs at the Art of Humanity, to benefit the Grossman Burn Foundation, Friday October 8 at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills California. More information HERE.
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David Cook joins the 21st Annual Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic to take place Nov 5-7, 2010 in Boca Raton FL. Click HERE for tickets and more information.
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@IdolsNow: DIANA DeGARMO will be on “Good Day Atlanta” today at 9:15 AM EDT talking about “9 to 5, ” and then on “Atlanta And Co.” at 11 AM on Ch. 11.
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@ElliottYamin: “Just gettin home from the studio yall!…whew, long sesh, but another great song written and recorded!!!”
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Tina Fey’s Funny Friends
An all-star reunion of talent from “Saturday Night Live” will headline the salute to Tina Fey at the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and Fred Armisen, as well as the long-time creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels, will share their hopefully uncensored stories about Fey. Steve Martin, who was never an official member of the cast but frequent enough to qualify as an alumni, will appear. A few of her other friends will drop by including Steve Carell, Jon Hamm, Jane Krakowski and Betty White. Jennifer Hudson will perform at the November 9 sold-out event.
Read more at the Washington Post
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Crystal Bowersox opened for Melissa Etheridge last night at the invitation-only kickoff to the Hard Rock Cafe’s Pinktober.
Per @OneVillageIdiot, Crystal sang a 5 song set, including a new song called “Riding With The Radio”. Her set: Riding with the Radio/Farmer’s Daughter/What’s Up/Finally Got it Right/Kiss Ya. There will be vids later, I’m hearing. Crystal tweets, “I am just completely over the moon with love and gratitude. So glad to be part of pinktober!!”
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Mike Lynche recording in NYC
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Siobhan Magnus featured at fall festival
Magnus told the Times yesterday that she plans to record with Lunar Valve at her brother’s studio in Hyannis soon. Magnus said she is no longer under contract with 19 Entertainment, the company that produces ‘Idol, ‘ and does not have a manager.
Magnus said adrenaline kept her energized for her performances during the “Idol” summer tour, but she confessed to feeling a little run down after the shows ended in September.
Read more at the Cape Cod Times
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Exclusive: David Archuleta To Show Personality With New Album
David Archuleta is just seven days away from releasing his highly anticipated sophomore album, The Other Side of Down. Recently we talked with the recording superstar about his new songs, what makes the album different from his debut release, and what he hopes fans take away from the new CD.
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Interview: Constantine Maroulis
There once was a time when the anthemic earnestness of ’80s hard rock was considered giggle-worthy, and keeping a straight face while listening to self-helpy bombast ballads like “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” and “Here I Go Again” was possible only with several veneers of snarky irony. Now — well, it’s still kind of true, but far more people are looking back nostalgically to the early-MTV era, and in particular the glam-rock revival of “hair metal.” Critical mass of hair-metal appreciation has built up to the extent that it now has its own jukebox Broadway musical, Rock of Ages, where the archetypal Midwestern boy gets off the bus in the big city hoping to make his dreams come true amid the sleaze and decadence — and the songs of Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner, Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake, et al. Constantine Maroulis, a hard-rock kid who placed sixth in American Idol’s fourth season (booted off for belting Nickelback!), plays that top-billed boy in Rock of Ages (which will rock the Colonial Theatre like a hurricane when it opens this Wednesday) in a Tony-nominated performance. I talked to the Boston Conservatory grad about what makes hair metal sexy to today’s theatergoers:
Read more at the Boston Phoenix
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Diana DeGarmo plays Dolly Parton’s character in ‘9 to 5? at Fox Theatre
Diana DeGarmo convincingly channeled Dolly Parton’s delightful Doralee Rhodes during the musical version of “9 to 5? during opening night Tuesday of a six-day run at Fox Theatre.
DeGarmo, a former Snellville gal, got plenty of applause lines, especially when she threatens lecherous boss Franklin Hart (Joseph Mahowald) with a classic line from the film: “I’m gonna get that gun of mine, and I’m gonna change you from a rooster to a hen with one shot!”
Read more at Atlanta Journal Constitution
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The Biz: Can the New Judges Save American Idol?
Lythgoe also believes that the antidote to the show’s sliding ratings is to find an Idol who can succeed on the scale of a Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson. Craig Marks, editor of the music industry bible Billboard, says that’s been the show’s real problem of late. “Idol was built to create pop stars and divas, ” he says. “Those are the biggest stars in music, and they require the least authenticity. As the show became more about rock singer-songwriters than pop, it lost its way because the audience for those kind of singers is much smaller in the music world than it is for the big, glossy, Mariah Carey—type singers. They’ve got to get that schmaltzy pop thing back.”
Read more at TV Guide
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Lythgoe Family Productions Presents CINDERELLA, 11/27-12/19
Lythgoe Family Productions, Magic Pictures International and Jason Haigh-Ellery presentCINDERELLA a Modern Musical Extravaganza! at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood from November 27-December 19, 2010. The Gala opening night on Saturday, November 27th will be a major fundraiser for LA’S Best recognized as one of the nation’s top after school programs.
In the style of the outrageous British holiday pantos, the Lythgoe Family (the people responsible for So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol) bring this wild, wacky and interactive holiday event to the States. The age-old fairytale of Cinderella is set to modern music, including Kelly Clarkson’s “Breakaway, ” Michael Buble’s “Just Haven’t Met You Yet, ” and Jennifer Lopez’ “Let’s Get Loud.” This U.S. premiere panto has a comical twist and incredible magic such as a pumpkin turning into a carriage with real live ponies right before your very eyes!
This production stars Freddie Stroma (HARRY POTTER) as Prince Charming, Jerry Mathers (Leave it to Beaver) as Cinderella’s Father and Broadway sensation Jennifer Leigh Warren as The Fairy Godmother.
Read more at Broadway World
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`So You Think You Can Dance’ contestants endure grueling days for chance at glory
The show’s chief judge, creator and producer Nigel Lythgoe says the winner is not necessarily the best dancer but the contestant who tries hardest and has the most emotional appeal.
“People know if they’re true dancers. They know how hard they are gonna have to work to attain that celebrity, ” says Lythgoe, who is also a producer on Idol. “You’ve got to be able to dance and open up your heart and your soul, and we’ve got to believe you.”
Read more at the Miami Herald
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEWS: It’s No Jive – Michael Bolton Voted Off Dancing With The Stars
The soft rock singer was lined alongside Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino in the bottom two, when he was voted off for what Tonioli dubbed “the worst jive in 11 seasons.”
While we expected Bolton to speak to reporters and appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! following the show, he bolted without doing either to leave for a gig in Napa Valley.
Read more at Radar Online
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Backstage at DWTS: Tonight’s Controversial Elimination Has Everyone Up In Arms
“It was just unfortunate because it left a dark mark on a beautiful experience and it didn’t need to happen, ” front-runner Jennifer Grey tells us of Michael’s elimination. “Everyone here is trying so hard, no one here is a dancer, we’re all coming in as nondancers being taught how to dance, so all people who are willing to put themselves in that vulnerable expression should be treated with respect.”
DWTS, Chelsea Hightower, Michael Bolton ABC/Adam Larkey
Adds her partner Derek Hough: “Bruno’s hilarious, even when he’s being harsh it’s still with a funny humor. But yesterday he might have just gone a little too far with it.”
Read more at EOnline
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Why Julianne Hough Didn’t Return For ‘Dancing’ Season 11
Derek Hough has revealed why his sister, Julianne Hough, did not return to “Dancing with the Stars” (“DWTS”) for Season 11.
“Julianne was gonna be back this season, but there were conflicts with the movie ‘Footloose’ that she’s doing right now, ” Derek told Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson on Monday night at “DWTS.”
As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com in May, Julianne had planned to return to the show for Season 11, but on Monday night, Derek explained that the timing of her movie filming schedule got in the way.
Read more at Access Hollywood
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DWTS’ Chelsie Hightower: Bruno Was Too “Harsh” on Michael Bolton
Before he was eliminated Tuesday, Michael Bolton slammed judge Bruno Tonioli for being “inappropriate” while critiquing his moves this week — and his partner Chelsie Hightower agrees.
“It was very harsh, ” she told UsMagazine.com Tuesday, referring to Bruno’s remark that Bolton’s jive was “the worst” in 11 seasons. “It was very, very harsh, and I don’t know where it came from. I really don’t. It was hard to hear.”
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Bristol Palin Weighs In On ‘Dancing’s’ ‘Boo-Gate’
“Dancing with the Stars” contestant Bristol Palin told Access Hollywood that reports of mom Sarah Palin being booed on Monday’s show were not true.
“I think it was just a few haters out there that want to make a big deal out of it, but it’s not a big deal at all, ” Bristol told Access’ Shaun Robinson following Tuesday’s show, where Michael Bolton was sent packing. “All of us knew that they were booing at [Jennifer Grey & Derek Hough’s] scores, not at my mom and I’m not worried about it at all.”
Read more at Access Hollywood
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Wrong Winner Announced on ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’ Finale
Tuesday night’s live finale of ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’ was not pretty as a picture … in fact, it was a downright nightmare.
The show’s host Sarah Murdoch, daughter-in-law of News Corp.’s Rupert Murdoch, announced the wrong girl’s name as the winner of the reality competition on live TV.
Kelsey Martinovich was initially crowned the winner of ‘Australia’s Next Top Model’ during the 90-minute live finale, but after about one minute of celebrating, the ‘Top Model’ learned … there was a mistake.
Read more at Fancast
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Diana DeGarmo on “Good Day Atlanta”
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Britney Spears’ ‘Glee’ episode hits series high
“Glee” drew 13.3 million viewers and a 5.8 preliminary adults 18-49 rating — dominating the night, rising 4% from its mammoth premiere last week and scoring the pop-drama’s biggest rating ever (yes, higher than the show’s Madonna-themed episode).
Read more at Hollywood Reporter
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Michael Bolton Demands Apology From Bruno Tonioli
