Idol Headlines for 11/08/11

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will appear on All Access Nashville with Robin Roberts ABC at 10 pm
Danny Gokey performs at the Grand Ole Opry tonight.
David Cook, David Archuleta, and Constantine Maroulis perform at Ronald McDonald House in New York, NY.
Josh Gracin performs at The Maverick in Tucson, AZ.
Bo Bice performs FREE concert at Dooleys Bar in Nashville, TN.
Phil Stacey performs at Monroeville Assembly of God in Monroeville, PA.

Matt Giraud tweets, “My new video hit over 1,235,000 views on YouTube! Craziness.. I got some news! I’m performing at the official CMA after party this wed.!!”

Kelly Clarkson Hits the London Promotional Circuit

Making the most of her time across the pond, Kelly Clarkson was spotted out promoting in London, England today (November 8).

The “My Life Would Suck Without You” songstress gave a big smile to the paparazzi as she posed for pictures during visits to BBC Radio 1 and ITV studios.

Read more at celebrity-gossip.net

Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood Preview the 2011 CMA Awards

Carrie Underwood talks about her next album. She says it’s edgy and mostly uptempo.

Bucky Covington Goes to Prison for a Day

“Bucky Covington, recently signed to the eOne label, shot the video for his next single, “I Wanna Be That Feeling,” at the Tennessee State Prison in Nashville. The site isn’t one most people would likely pick for the clip to a love song, but Covington jokes that prison “kind of makes sense, if you think about that.” While at the jail, Covington couldn’t resist the opportunity to sit in the electric chair where a long line of prisoners were executed. He escaped without incident, though the remote possibility that he could’ve been jolted with electricity could’ve made that an unwise move. “Looking back,” he says, “I’m agreeing.” The single ships in January.”

Read more at Billboard.biz

Josh Gracin Talks ‘Redemption,’ Working With Ruben Studdard Again

“I worked on this one for a little while,” he tells Billboard.com. “I think I handed it in to the record company about six months ago. They took it at that point, got it mastered, and tweaked a few things. They got done with it at the end of August. Now we’re here.”

Gracin collaborated with Ruben Studdard on “Catastrophe.” He had the song written, but realized it needed a little bit of work, and sent him a message via Twitter. “I didn’t know if he would see it or not because you never know who’s actually doing the pages. He sent me a message right back, and he lives in Birmingham. So, all I had to do was drive down there — about two hours — and we finished it. He came up with a brilliant bridge.”

Read more at Billboard.com

Newlywed Nikki Reed Tells Us Why Edward Cullen Wouldn’t Have Approved of Her Wedding!

PS: Was there anything from [Bella and Edward’s] wedding that inspired your own wedding? Any elements?
NR: No, but that’s not because — I mean, their wedding was beautiful. It was beautiful, it was like a movie. It was sort of very classic and traditional and timeless and Kristen looked absolutely gorgeous. But my wedding was much more casual and sort of like, relaxed, and not as conventional. It was like hay bales and twinkle lights and no shoes and that kind of thing, which Edward Cullen would not have been okay with!

Read more at Pop Sugar

Jennifer Lopez: Glamour Women of the Year Awards Honoree!

She’s no stranger to swanky industry events, and Jennifer Lopez was spotted attending the 2011 Glamour Women of the Year Awards tonight (November 7) in New York City.

The “On the Floor” songstress, who has been spending her time as of late in Argentina scouting talent for her new show “Q’Viva! The Chosen” looked radiant as she made her way inside Carnegie Hall to join up with fellow guests including Chelsea Handler and Cindi Leive.

See the photos at celebrity-gossip.net

‘X Factor’s’ LeRoy Bell Can Laugh At His Lip Syncing Foible: ‘It’s Like a Spoof’

“When I saw it, I just fell out laughing,” Bell, 60, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I was like, ‘What the heck?’ It’s like a spoof or something.”

It was treated like a major deception by some fans, launching countless cries of foul play on the part of the Fox show. But, the practice of singing to prerecorded vocals on songs isn’t unique to The X Factor, though it had to fully admit to the practice after Bell’s mistake caught the attention of fans.

Read more at Hollywood Reporter

‘X Factor’ Contestant Warned You Drink, You Smoke, You Lose

Josh Krajcik’s chance at winning $5 million bucks on “X Factor” could go up in smoke — because the singer’s doctor believes cigarettes and booze are sabotaging his shot at victory … TMZ has learned.

A source close to the production tells us, Krajcik was having issues with his voice giving out during practice last week — a doctor told him boozing and smoking were to blame … and Krajcik should stop both IMMEDIATELY.

Read more at TMZ

Backstage at DWTS: Which Stars Fell “in Love”? And Who’s Demanding Life in Prison for Conrad Murray?

That outspoken contestant, naturally, is Nancy Grace, who told our Ted Casablanca a few months ago that Conrad Murray “should have been charged with murder one.” So how does she feel about the guilty verdict handed down earlier today? “I agree with the verdict in the sense that he needs to be convicted,” she told us. “I disagree with the charging decision, as I have said from the beginning. He should have been charged with murder with a syringe to the knee as a murder weapon. He should be doing life behind bars. I only hope that the judge has the backbone to make sure Conrad Murray stays behind bars for the full four years, which is a pittance of what he should be convicted of and sentenced to.”

Read more at EOnline

Ricki Lake’s Latest ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Injury: A Bruised Ego

Ricki Lake is down, but she’s not out. The Dancing With the Stars front-runner didn’t fare too well during the week 8 instant Jive, earning her lowest score from the judges in weeks.

Backstage after the performance, she was clearly discouraged.

“Right now, my ego,” she said when asked what hurt most. “I’m just covered in bruises, it’s the same old, same old. I don’t want to complain. I didn’t do my best, but J.R. [Martinez] was amazing. My vote would be with him tonight.”

Read more at THR

‘Glee’ casting scoop: Chord Overstreet’s mom is… — EXCLUSIVE

Now that Chord Overstreet is reprising his role as Sam on the Fox drama, fans will be introduced to his mom Mary Evans, played by Tanya Clarke (Guiding Light). EW has learned exclusively that Clarke, who has also appeared on shows like The Defenders and NCIS: Los Angeles, will show up in the Dec. 6 episode and may recur.

It’s already been revealed that John Schneider (Smallville) will play Sam’s dad. Hey, the tow-headed teen had to get that blond hair somewhere!

Read more at EW.com

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