‘The Voice’ Adds Additional Hour to Oct. 30 Broadcast – For those who love the two hours of The Voice that air on Monday nights, you’ll get an extra treat on Tuesday, Oct. 30, when The Voice will air for two hours as well. Usually Tuesdays are only an hour show, but NBC will celebrate the new “knockout” round with a total of four hours of The Voice on the week of Oct. 29. – Read more at The Hollywood Reporter
Josh Ledet to sing National Anthem at Central Arkansas-McNeese State game – LAKE CHARLES, La. — “American Idol” finalist Joshua Ledet will sing the National Anthem before Saturday’s kickoff between McNeese State and the University of Central Arkansas. McNeese spokeswoman Candace Townsend said Ledet approached them about singing at a football game and Saturday’s contest was chosen. – Read more at The Republic.com
Idol David Cook to perform here in free public concert – SINGAPORE – Come Oct 25, visitors and shoppers to ION Orchard will be able to see American Idol Season 7 winner David Cook perform live in the mall’s next free, open-air fashion-concert. And a few lucky fans of the singer will also get to meet the 29-year-old singer in a private session, who will be in town to promote the latest season of American Idol, now in its 12th season. David Cook is not the first international singer to perform in a free concert at the mall. Other singers included Carrie Underwood and Wang Lee Hom in 2009, Van Ness Wu in 2010, and UK boy band BLUE in 2011. – Read more at Asia One
Jessica Sanchez, Jordin Sparks and Britney Spears appeared at last night’s City of Hope Gala. Check out photos of Jessica Sanchez HERE. Photos of Jordin Sparks HERE and Photos of Britney Spears HERE. Jordin Sparks tweeted, “Loved sharing the stage w/ @mileycyrus & @jessicaesanchez for the @Halstonette event tonight! Super talented ladies!!”
ACM Lifting Lives My Cause: Scotty McCreery – American Cancer Society / Relay For Life
PICS: Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Go Zip-Lining in Idaho – During a break from her Blown Away concert tour, the 29-year-old country superstar indulged her need for speed — by zip-lining with husband Mike Fisher in Idaho.
“Good times,” Underwood tweeted in response to an image hubby Fisher, 32, posted to the microblogging site on Monday of the couple donning red helmets and flashing goofy grins and thumbs-up signs after completing their trek. – Read more at US Magazine
For artistic direction, Carrie takes the wheel – As many of country music’s biggest stars find themselves caught in a flurry of artistic distraction, Carrie Underwood has always preferred trusting her instincts. “I enjoying making country music that everybody can like no matter what genre of music you listen to,” said Underwood, who will perform at Rabobank Arena Oct. 18 in support of her latest album, “Blown Away.” “Find a song, or find a story that you can really get into. I’ve been asked many times to make alternative versions of my songs, but I know how I grew up, the kind of music that I like and am comfortable singing.” – Read more at Bakersfield Californian
Demi Lovato Is In ‘Good Shape’ On ‘X Factor,’ Nick Jonas Teases – EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Demi Lovato is getting a little help from her friend, Nick Jonas, on the “X Factor” Wednesday night (October 10). Once the Boot Camp sessions come to a close, the contestants will then be shipped off to spend some quality time with their respective judge and a special, hand-picked mentor. Lovato asked her “Camp Rock” co-star and former tourmate to help her whip the contestants into shape. And, Jonas tells MTV News he didn’t let anyone get away with anything. – See the Video at MTV
‘Dancing with the Stars’: Paula Abdul ‘Excited’ to Join as Guest Judge – Paula Abdul is returning to television next week as a guest judge on “Dancing with the Stars.” “Extra’s” Renee Bargh caught up with the singer and dancer to find out about the gig.
‘X Factor’ Lies Simon & Britney’s Houses WERE FAKES – “X Factor” producers tried to pull the wool over your eyes last night — because TMZ has learned Simon Cowell and Britney Spears’ mansions on the show weren’t their homes at all … in fact, one actually belongs to MLB star Alex Rodriguez. In case you missed last night’s episode, groups of contestants were invited to perform at four different homes around the country — each allegedly belonging to one of the show’s four judges. But it was ALL A LIE — “Simon’s” Miami pad actually belongs to A-Rod. The baseball star listed the home in August for $38,000,000, but it’s still on the market. Simon’s real house is in Beverly Hills. – Read more at TMZ
