Lauren Alaina to perform during the T.J. Martell Foundation’s 2nd Annual Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins Family Day at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville.
Siobhan Magnus will host an acoustic concert featuring Nashville songwriters at the Cape Cod Cultural Center. 4 pm.
A Pop Star Proud in Her Own Skin
THE other night, Danielle Travali, 25, was listening to Kelly Clarkson’s new album, “Stronger.” Ms. Travali has fought her brigade of demons and then some, describing herself as an eating-disorders survivor.
“I am not a schmaltzy type,” said Ms. Travali, who edits an online women’s magazine in Fairfield, Conn., during a phone interview. But as Ms. Clarkson sang “The War Is Over,” she said, “tears were rolling down my face. As someone who has struggled with low self-esteem and body image, I have such a strong appreciation for powerful women who sing their truth. Kelly’s songs are not just about failed relationships with others, but failed relationships with ourselves. Boom! I’m learning here: What did I do to hurt me?”
Read more at NY Times
Constantine’s bundle of problems
Constantine Maroulis’ fun days are over. A source at the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce Masquerade Gala on Friday night tells us the former “American Idol” contestant- turned-Broadway actor appeared to be “checking out girls in the corner.” But when a female guest approached and asked if he was there to pick up a “nice Greek girl,” Maroulis replied snarkily: “I have my own problems.” In December 2010, the Greek-American singer welcomed a baby girl with his “Rock of Ages” co-star Angel Reed. Some advice: Next time, substitute the phrase “bundle of joy” for “problems.”
Read more at the NY Daily News
Siobhan’s Halloween presence
Siobhan Magnus’ first solo performance in Boston, “Siobhan’s Hallowe’en Dreams” at the Wilbur Theatre on Sunday night, is more than a casual Halloween bash for drunk, costumed revelers who somehow get lost in the theater district.
The 21-year-old vocalist, who will drop her debut record, “Moonbaby,” shortly, has conceived the performance to be an intricate, intimate theatrical performance complete with specially customized stage designs — one for each of the two sets she’s playing — as well as costume changes and an audience costume contest (the winner gets to go to Magnus’ own private Halloween party).
Read more at Cape Cod Online
‘X Factor’s’ Drew Ryniewicz: Chino Valley teen talks about ascent to fame
Joining the likes of Sting, Cher, and Madonna, Drew Ryniewicz of Chino Valley is now known simply as “Drew” and, on Oct. 26, made the final three on TV talent show “X Factor.”
With her soulful rendition of “What a Feeling” from the “Flashdance” soundtrack, Drew, 14, joined co-competitors Melanie Amaro, 19, and 13-year-old Rachel Crow in making it to the next round of the competition.
Read more at dcourier.com
