Listen to ONE MORE new Crystal Bowersox song from Hit Predictor called “Lonely” right HERE.
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Exclusive: Neil Diamond Feels Sorry for ‘American Idol’ Contestants
“’American Idol’ isn’t typical of people going into the music business. These youngsters have a chance to express their talent to millions of people and it’s very scary. I would not want do it myself – certainly not in the beginning of my career, ” Diamond told Pop Tarts while promoting his new album “Dreams.” “But the best advice I can offer people is to love what you’re doing, love your work and be ready to work, work and work. With that combination and a little bit of luck, you might have a chance to get out there and have your music heard.”
Read more at Fox News
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CKX, Inc. Reports Third Quarter and Nine-Month 2010 Results
For the three months ended September 30, 2010, revenue decreased $7.3 million to $80.1 million, a decrease of 8.3% from the prior year period. Of this, $6.9 million was due to the impact of a second season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2009. Revenue from American Idol decreased $1.1 million, due primarily to decreased revenue from sponsorship deals, offset by higher touring revenue. Revenue at the Presley Business grew $1.1 million, or 7.8%, due to higher royalty revenue, including revenue from the Viva ELVIS Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas which opened in February.
Operating income before depreciation, amortization and non-cash stock compensation (“OIBDAN”) decreased $10.4 million to $6.0 million. Excluding executive separation costs of $0.9 million, severance and restructuring costs of $8.3 million at 19 Entertainment, and merger-related costs of $0.7 million, OIBDAN declined $0.5 million as compared to 2009. 19 Entertainment OIBDAN, excluding one-time severance and restructuring costs, decreased $0.5 million due to the revenue decline, the new creative consulting arrangement with Simon Fuller and a $1.3 million decline in foreign exchange gains, offset by the benefits from the efforts to eliminate non-core businesses and related overhead. Presley Business OIBDAN decreased $0.5 million due to a provision for estimated losses related to the early termination of a sublease of a property leased by the business in downtown Memphis. Corporate expenses, excluding executive separation costs and merger-related costs, declined $0.4 million.
The Company reported an operating income of $1.5 million, a decrease of $9.5 million from 2009.
Net loss attributable to CKX, Inc. was $2.4 million in 2010, compared to net income attributable to CKX, Inc. of $11.2 million in the third quarter of 2009. Diluted loss per common share was $0.03 in 2010, compared to diluted income per share of $0.12 per share in 2009.
Read more at Business Wire
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Lee DeWyze: The Reality Rocks Interview, Pt. 1
Read more at Yahoo.com
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@KeithUrban rehearses the opening performance of Wednesday’s Country Music Awards with Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley.
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Jason Castro offers his fans freedom of choice
“These days in music, you want to leave as many options as possible for people, ” Jason says. “There are all sorts of music listeners. We really don’t want to miss out on somebody because they’re not a certain type.”
And if songs about God aren’t your thing, Jason’s simultaneously releasing Changing Colors: Jason Castro (Live From Studio 1290), which he and his band recorded this past May in a studio at Atlantic Records’ New York office. That set contains Changing Colors (one of the Who I Am songs that Jason has played in his sets for a while now), as well as new recordings of If I Were You, Learning to Fly, It Matters to Me and Love Uncompromised.
Read more at USA Today
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Chris Evert Raises $700, 000 for the Children of South Florida
Chris Evert’s 21st annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic raised more than $700, 000 to benefit neglected and abused children in South Florida during two days of tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.
Now in its 21st year, the annual event has raised more than $19 million since the first event in 1989. Each year Chris Evert Charities partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a public-private partnership in conjunction with the state of Florida, to raise money supporting programs for at-risk children.
Read more at 10Balls.com
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David Cook interview during Chris Evert’s charity tennis event
via sflinsider
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Kellie Pickler Will Be Ellen’s CMA Red Carpet Reporter
“Kellie is going to be reporting live from the red carpet at the CMAs, ” Ellen announced over the weekend. Kellie, who says appearing on the ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ is a “dream come true, ” most recently paid a visit to Ellen back in October, where another dream came true: Ellen secretly arranged a meeting between Kellie and her No. 1 celebrity crush, Clint Eastwood, on the show.
The CMA Awards air live from Nashville this Wednesday, November 10 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. Kellie’s ‘Ellen’ segment from the red carpet will air later this week. Click here for local listings.
Read more at the Boot
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Phil Stacey slated for Habitat’s event
Three weeks of hard labor by 112 Cleveland-based Whirlpool employee volunteers and Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland core team members will come to fruition Thursday when the Century Village Subdivision’s newest home is dedicated.
The festive event, to get under way at 5 p.m., is sure to be a community pleaser.
Musical guests will include former “American Idol” finalist and recording artist Phil Stacey who is traveling from Nashville, and the nationally acclaimed “Voices of Lee.” Lee University’s Salvation Army Canteen will provide the evening’s food and refreshments.
Read more at Cleveland Daily Banner
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David Archuleta sings, Queen Rania inspires at U.N. Girl Up events in L.A.
Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan would be the bigger celeb in most parts of the world, but this is Hollywood, so we’re going to lead with David Archuleta when it comes to the Girl Up events held Thursday and Friday in L.A.
Queen Rania of Jordan visits L.A. for Girl Up program Archuleta debuted his single “Complain” at a reception Thursday night (see the video below), where Nigel Barker of “America’s Next Top Model” encouraged fathers, brothers, uncles, and grandfathers to support girls as well.
Read more at the Los Angeles Times
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Tri-Mind Entertainment: American Idol Featured Contestant Justin Williams to Release New Single ‘Fly’ in November
Coming off of his tour in New Zealand, American Idol featured contestant and cancer survivor Justin Williams is set to release his highly anticipated single ‘Fly’ November 9th 2010. Fly is an emotionally charged song fueled by Williams’ soulful and powerful vocals. Kara DioGuardi, a former judge on American Idol described Williams as being someone she will remember. In a recent interview, Justin describes his experience on American Idol and what led to the inspiration for his upcoming single.
Read more at Marketwire
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Dancing with the Stars’ Mark Ballas to Join Burn the Floor Tour
Dancing with the Stars contestant Mark Ballas will join the Burn the Floor tour for engagements in Raleigh, NC (November 30-December 5); Houston, TX (December 14-19), and Pittsburgh, PA (December 28-January 2).
The show is created, directed, and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, and blends Latin and Ballroom dance. It was first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John’s 50th birthday celebration in 1997. Two years later, the show made its world premiere in the U.K., and it has since toured globally, including a Broadway engagement in 2009.
Read more at Theatermania
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‘Dancing With the Stars’: Derek Hough on Week 8 stress, same-sex pairs, and the dangers of guyliner
Five contestants left! With DWTS‘ season 11 down to the wire, Our Pro Derek Hough (who partners actress Jennifer Grey) checks in just before Week 8 goes liiiiiiiiiiiiive! Don’t miss his answers to questions about “Rock and Roll” Week 6, after the break.
How stressed out is everyone RIGHT THIS SECOND???
Everyone is fairly stressed out. But to be honest with most of the cast you’d never be able to tell. Everyone is always so composed.
Read more at Entertainment Weekly
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Glee’s Jayma Mays Teases A ‘Pretty Shocking’ Twist For Emma
That’s what is so great about when a scene is set in her office – it’s like a little Easter egg hunt.
Yes, there are lots of Easter eggs there! Speaking of that, now that Emma has been working on her OCD and the rest of it, you really have too look for it but you can find in some of the scenes that on her desk she has made a triangle out of her paper clips rather than have them lined up. And pencils will be askew on her desk where they used to be really straight. She’s slowly but surely getting a little messy.
What else can you reveal about what’s coming up for Emma?
It’s always tricky with these questions, how not to give something away, but… there is definitely something shocking that’s going to happen in Emma’s life. In a couple episodes, there is something that is going to be pretty shocking. But don’t make me say what – they’ll kill me.
Read more at Fancast
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GLEE – Sneak Peek at “Start Me Up/ Livin’ On A Prayer” from 11/9!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QpgUu5P6yw
