SYTYCD Tour at the Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
John Stevens at the Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg, ME
Trenyce at “Thriller – Live” at UK London
More at IdolStages
Carrie Underwood helps Randy Travis celebrate 25 years of country music at the Grand Ole Opry
Scotty McCreery appears on Live with Regis and Kelly
Simon Cowell appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 12:34/11:35c NBC
Kellie Pickler appears on the Ellen Degeneres Show
Kelly Clarkson’s promo schedule, via her website:
Oct 25 The Today Show
Oct 26 The View
Oct 27 The Today Show
Oct 28 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
David Cook has been confirmed to play in this year’s Raymond James and Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic. He played in last year’s classic. The event will take place November 11th-13th.
Simon Cowell: We’ll Eventually Get 20 Million Viewers For ‘The X Factor’
“That was a slight misunderstanding. I wasn’t saying I want 20 million for the first episode. I said we wanna hit 20 million, ” Simon told Access, attempting to cast a new light on his previous comments to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Of course that went out there and I thought, ‘I have really opened my big mouth here because anything now under 20 is a disaster, ’” he added. “As much as people want you to succeed, there’s a ton of people that want you to fail and I took a bit in the neck that first day.”
Simon did, however, tell Access he predicts “The X Factor” will draw in 20 million viewers at some point.
“I do believe — in time, because I believe in the show — we’re gonna hit those numbers, ” he told Access.
Scotty McCreery’s ‘Clear’ career path
NASHVILLE – Scotty McCreery likes to compare American Idol to senior year in high school. There, as the winner of the show’s 10th season, he was big man on campus.
Today, though, McCreery releases his debut album, Clear as Day, and that’s more akin to going off to college. “I’m the freshman who’s still having to learn his way around, ” says the fresh-faced 17-year-old from Garner, N.C. “Hopefully, this album does well, and I can stick around.”
Read more at USAToday
Casey Abrams
We loved the “bearded wonder” when he was on American Idol, and we love having a chance to talk with him. We find out what’s going on with Casey Abrams’ musical career, the real story about him and fellow finalist Haley, and learn about the chronic medical condition he’s had for years. Find out why it’s so important to him to reach out to others.
See the video at Omaha Morning Blend
Derek Luke to star opposite Jordin Sparks in “Sparkle”
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Derek Luke will star in Sony’s remake of the girl group musical “Sparkle, ” TheWrap has confirmed.
Luke will play Stix, a songwriter who helps a Harlem-based singer break into the big time. The part was originally assayed by “Miami Vice” star Philip Michael Thomas.
Others in the cast include Whitney Houston and “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks.
Read more at Reuters
‘Idol’ alum John Stevens sticks with swing as member of Beantown orchestra
“We’re trying to introduce a new generation to the great music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, with our own spin and our own take on that music, ” says Stevens in a phone interview from his Boston home.
Although he’s now 24, Stevens’ style, which made him stand out from the crowd of pop, rock and country singers on “Idol, ” has not changed. He still is devoted to the smooth songs of the past, from swing to Sinatra stylings.
Read more at Buffalo News
Cheryl Cole: No regrets after leaving X Factor USA
Cheryl Cole says she has “no regrets” after being dropped as a judge from the American version of The X Factor.
Speaking at the Pride of Britain awards in London, the Girls Aloud singer said she “didn’t do regrets”.
The 28-year-old was replaced by former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, who had originally been hired to co-host the show with Steve Jones.
Read more at the BBC
Jayma Mays Cheers Her New Glee Role, ‘Ginger Supremacy’ and a Very Special Christmas Duet
TVLINE | Any performances coming up for you this season? I feel like the last time you sang, it was in that Puritan “Afternoon Delight” costume.
Which was my favorite thing to wear, ever. I want to have a party at home and answer the door in it. I was so happy in that costume – though I don’t know what that says about me as a person. A ruffle around the neck isn’t go to hurt anything! So no, no [on camera] performances, but Matt [Morrison] and I are doing a duet on the Glee Christmas album, which is very fun for me because I’ve never laid down an original song before. We’re doing an original song that Adam Anders, our music producer, wrote for us, and I felt flattered and honored to do that. Plus, it’s just nice to sing Christmas songs. I wore red pants the day I sang it!
Read more at TV Line
