Scotty McCreery and Keith Urban to Perform Together at 2011 CMA Awards?
Keith Urban regretted not being able add his guitar work to ‘Walk in the Country,’ a track from Scotty McCreery‘s new ‘Clear as Day’ album. Next Wednesday, the country superstar may have a chance to make up for it, as McCreery will reportedly take the stage to perform the Urban original at the 2011 CMA Awards — possibly alongside Urban.
Urban recorded the song for his 1997 album ‘The Ranch’ and suggested McCreery cut it for his debut project. It’s one of the highlights on ‘Clear as Day,’ but it begs for Urban’s hot licks. Mjsbigblog reports that the new issue of Entertainment Weekly confirms McCreery’s performance. With all the made-for-television collaborations that are planned for the ABC broadcast, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Urban join him onstage.
Read more at Taste of Country
Jordin Sparks tweets, “**Unless someone came up w/ a teleportation system, I will NOT be performing on DWTS this Tues as Im still in Detroit shooting #Sparkle”
Also, according to tweets, Jordin and Whitney Houston will be on Entertainment Tonight on Monday, in a taped interview for the movie “Sparkle”.
Stars align to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin tonight at State Theatre
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The American Music Masters salute to Aretha Franklin wraps up with a tribute concert at 7:30 tonight at PlayhouseSquare’s State Theatre in Cleveland.
On hand to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul will be Lauryn Hill, Dennis Edwards, Ronald Isley, Jerry Butler, Chaka Khan, Cissy Houston, Spooner Oldham, Carla Cook, Melinda Doolittle, Mike Farris and Kris Bowers. (Patti Austin had been scheduled to perform, but will not appear because she is ill.)
Read more at Cleveland.com
Casey James – BVA realizes ‘Idol’ dream
Speaking to The Valley Independent shortly before the show, James said he is nearing completion of his first CD. He admitted that on the way to the show Friday, he decided on the order of the tracks for the CD.
James is doing random show and promotional appearances in advance of the album release. His first single, “Let’s Don’t Call It a Night,” has cracked the Top 40 in Billboard’s Country Singles chart.
James said he expects even bigger things in 2012. He hopes to secure an opening act spot on a major tour, but added, “as long as I’m playing, I’m happy.”
Read more at Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
New Adam Lambert Photo by Tony Duran (tweeted by Adam today)
Jennifer Hudson at Michael Kors Celebration of Fashions Night Out Tokyo Yesterday
‘The X Factor’ judges talk Perez Hilton, Dexter Haygood, and those adorable kids from InTENsity
America has spoken, and the massive kid-pop experiment that was InTENsity was the first sent packing from The X Factor last night. Eleven acts remain, and their mentors are going to face some tough decisions in the coming weeks.
Read more at EW
‘THE X FACTOR’ BOYS: LIKES, LOVES & GUILTY PLEASURES
Jennifer Lopez: ‘Q’Viva’ Talent Search Begins!
Jennifer Lopez shows off her gorgeous figure in a Herve dress/skirt combo as she leaves the Underground Theatre on Friday (November 4) in Argentina.
The 42-year-old singer, who accessorized with Jimmy Choo shoes and a Pucci clutch, was spotted later in the day giving herself a good stretch, revealing her toned tummy!
See the photos at Just Jared
Simon Cowell rips off Gamu Nhengu’s version of Walking On Sunshine for X Factor USA contestant Rachel Crow
X Factor fans have accused Simon Cowell of ripping off Gamu Nhengu’s version of a Katrina And The Waves song for his X Factor USA contestant Rachel Crow.
Last year, Gamu, 20, performed a memorable version of ‘Walking On Sunshine’ which she changed to ‘You Are My Sunshine’ in front of X Factor UK judges including Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Geri Halliwell and Louis Walsh.
And this week on X Factor USA, Cowell who on hearing Gamu’s version admitted he wasn’t a fan of the song, gave the song to his 13-year-old protégé Rachel Crow to sing – complete with Gamu’s re-written lyric.
Read more at the Daily Mail
