I’ve been thinking about posting headlines twice a day. Today’s a perfect day to start, cause I’ve got a pile of new items here, just for you…
Owl City’s ‘Fireflies’ Lands At No. 1 On Hot 100
Other notable debuts include Adam Lambert’s first post-“Idol” chart entry at No. 50 with “A Time For Miracles, ” a song featured in the upcoming blockbuster film “2012;”
Rihanna starts off at the lowest end of the chart (No. 100) with “Russian Roulette, ” however the bet is that she will quickly rise into the upper reaches as the track will hit digital retail sites next week and will impact her Hot 100 ranking the subsequent week.
Glee Cast’s “Don’t Stop Believin'” Cover Certified Gold
The cast recording of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin, ”” featured on the FOX song-and-dance series first episode, has been certified gold, with fans downloading the track more than 500, 000 times online.
Following the journey of high school glee club misfits eager to take their school to the local music talent showcase, Glee features small-screen newcomers Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer, among others. Broadway vet Matthew Morrison and comic Jane Lynch appear as teachers at McKinley High, with Morrison helming the glee club New Horizons.
Susan Boyle’s CD premiering on QVC
On November 24, British music sensation Susan Boyle’s first CD will be released, and as I wrote before, it won’t be filled with just show tunes. It’s been getting a lot of buzz considering that Susan has not been going on television promoting the album… till now.
Susan will appear on QVC on November 4 to launch her debut album I Dreamed a Dream. If you tune in, you’ll see Susan talking about the CD — it doesn’t sound like she’ll be singing live — but they’ll spin some cuts and urge you to order.
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Leona Lewis speaks out about book signing attack saying, ‘I’m still alive. It could have been worse’
Singer Leona Lewis brushed off fears for her safety today following the attack earlier this month at a book signing.
She said she had no plans to take on extra security staff to protect her.
Leona, 24, said : ‘It could have been worse. I’m still alive. It is just something you have to deal with when you have fame and the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw + More Spotlighted on TV Special
‘Good Morning America’ co-host Robin Roberts, who made an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry during Breast Cancer Awareness week earlier this month, is once again putting the ABC spotlight on country music. The TV personality (and former country radio deejay) is set to host a prime-time television special highlighting some of Nashville’s biggest stars.
‘In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville’ will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Carrie Underwood’s hometown of Checotah, Okla., Tim McGraw’s family farm just outside of Nashville, and Martina McBride’s world-renowned Bluebird recording studio. Each artist also speaks candidly with Robin about their childhood, family life and career.
Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood Premieres Dec. 1 on CMT
Invitation Only: Carrie Underwood, a new, one-hour performance special, will debut on CMT on Dec. 1. Her set list includes two songs — “Cowboy Casanova” and “Undo It” — from her upcoming album, Play On, due Tuesday (Nov. 3). In addition, she performs “Before He Cheats, ” “Last Name” and “So Small.” Taped in Nashville, the special also features a casual question-and-answer segment with the audience, with Underwood discussing how life has changed since American Idol, being a sci-fi junkie and getting excited when she hears her music on the radio.
Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler Joining Zac Brown Band at Georgia Theater Fundraiser
Kid Rock has been added to the list of performers at Friday’s (Oct. 30) benefit for the Georgia Theater, a popular concert venue in Athens, Ga., that was destroyed by fire earlier this year. According to a press release, Kellie Pickler has also been confirmed to appear at the charity show hosted by the Zac Brown Band at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Additionally, the event will feature Little Big Town, Joey & Rory, Shawn Mullins, Oliver Wood, Angie Aparo and Aslyn. A DVD of the concert will go on sale in the spring, and all concertgoers will receive a free copy of the disc when it becomes available. The fundraiser will also include an auction featuring autographed guitars from Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews and John Mayer and other signed memorabilia from other artists.
David Archuleta Makes Case For Christmas In October
Christmas came early for David Archuleta fans. Earlier this month, the season-seven “American Idol” runner-up released Christmas From the Heart, which features 12 Christmas favorites as well as a new song Archuleta co-wrote, called “Melodies of Christmas.”
The 18-year-old told MTV News that working on an original holiday tune came naturally. “It all happened so fast that I didn’t really think about it!” he said. “I mean, that was the last song we worked on and recorded. And it was all pretty much a rush.”
Ballin’ Like Yamin It
Elliott Yamin is a die-hard basketball fanatic in the truest sense of the word.
Not only does he enjoy watching all levels of competition (high school, college, professional, men, women, etc.), but he gets the game. He’s played it all his life. Lived and breathed it growing up. He knows the ins and outs, how players add value or enhance a team, the purity of the sport, the atmosphere, the love, the dedication, and the jubilation it brings to people across the globe.
Not surprisingly, he’s also an avid WNBA enthusiast and supporter.
‘American Idol’s’ Castro wows crowd at Pasco mall
PORT RICHEY – He finished in the top four of the 2008 “American Idol” competition and was the first Idol competitor to play an instrument onstage. And Wednesday evening Jason Castro performed for a crowd of more than 200 people .
Castro’s appearance at Gulf View Square mall was part of a concert tour, Akoo Presents Jason Castro Live, that consists of shows performed at radio stations and shopping malls across the nation and in Canada.
“It’s great being on tour, ” he said. “I get to play music every day.”
Kris Allen Song Clips Hit The Web Early
Things move quickly in the music biz these days. “American Idol” champ Kris Allen just finished his major-label debut last week, and already 30-second snippets of the self-titled disc have started streaming online on the German version of Amazon.com.
Samples of all 13 songs ‘†including first single “Live Like We’re Dying, ” which has already been released in full, and a cover of Kanye West’s “Heartless” ‘†have since been taken down from Amazon, but they have already spread across the Web to sites like MJsBigBlog.com.
Adam Lambert to Album Cover Critics: It’s Supposed to Be “Ridiculous”
It’s OK, Idol fans, Adam Lambert’s in on the joke.
In a Twitter post Wednesday, the openly gay American Idol runner-up, 27, told fans and critics his new album’s outlandish cover art for his For Your Entertainment disc is supposed to be just that.
“Thank you to those who appreciate and understand that the album cover is deliberately campy, ” he wrote. “It’s an homage to the past. It IS ridiculous.”
Cowell named as patron of charity
X Factor judge Simon Cowell shed his Mr Nasty image as he was unveiled as the patron of a children’s hospice charity.
The music mogul spoke of his friendship with a teenage girl with a life-limiting illness and said his involvement with the cause helped show him what life was about.
Speaking at the CHASE hospice in Guildford, Surrey, Cowell said: “When you’re in a show like I am in, and I include myself here, you get caught up in petty little problems and then you come down here, and you have no problems. It’s a complete leveller.”
He has struck up a close friendship with Sian Tolfree, who suffers from Di-George Syndrome, a rare congenital heart and lung disease.
Sian, of Leatherhead, Surrey, said of Cowell: “He’s like an uncle. He’s got a heart of gold really.
The Ultimate Song and Dance Man
He’s played with greats like Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia and Journey, and produced superstars like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Elton John and Celine Dion, to name a few. Throw in nine seasons as a judge on American Idol, and it’s no wonder that Randy Jackson is one of the music industry’s top dogs.
Randy says nine seasons have flown by. “We started this and we never knew how long it would go or what would happen, ” he says. “We’re just so blessed and lucky that the show took off.”
PHOTO: Dancing’s Joanna Krupa Covers Playboy
We’ve seen some skimpy outfits in the ballroom but this takes it to a whole new level!
Dancing with the Stars contestant Joanna Krupa will be on the cover of the December issue of Playboy, which hits stands Nov. 13.
She’s splitting the honor with talk show host Chelsea Handler, who is doing a holiday guide for the magazine. While Handler keeps her clothes on, Krupa will appear in an 8-page nude pictorial shot by celebrity photographer Rankin.
Julianne Hough goes dancing with the children
Cause Celeb highlights a celebrity’s work on behalf of a specific cause. This week, we speak with dancer, country-music singer and actress Julianne Hough about her passion for helping children, including her support for The Children’s Miracle Network. The nonprofit organization raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals across the country. Donations help fund medical care, research and education.
Hough, a professional ballroom dancer, has sashayed her way into America’s homes as the two-time winner of “Dancing With The Stars.” She has also recently released her self-titled album and signed on to play Ariel in the remake of the 1984 film “Footloose.”
tWitch as a villain: Hell to the no?
So You Think You Can Dance alum Stephen Boss, the dancer currently known as tWitch, will star in Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming. That makes sense; if there’s going to be a Stomp the Yard 2, tWitch should definitely be in it. Get this though: he’ll be playing ‘Taz, the antagonist.’ What??? I feel like tWitch has never even been the antagonist in an argument against himself about which smirk goes best with which glasses. The most rage he’s ever shown, to our knowledge, was the first and third times he slammed the door on Katee during season 4’s ‘Mercy’ door dance, choreographed by Mmmmmmmmia Michaels (embedded below). Who knows, maybe a bit of sweet guy-playing-villain intrigue will get people to see the movie. Would you want to see this good guy go bad?
