Appearances:
American Country Awards air on FOX. Carrie Underwood and Scotty McCreery are nominated for awards. 8 pm FOX
The Sing-Off Christmas Special airs on NBC. 8 pm
Justin Guarini will take part in the Ghost Brothers of Darkland County Workshop
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X Factor’s Drew Doesn’t Blame Simon Cowell for Early Exit
“I don’t think America got to see what I am capable of. I will definitely show [that] on my album,” she told reporters after Thursday’s elimination.
“I am really excited to see what I can get into as an artist. I can’t wait to get an album and start writing with people. I am more than excited to have my first album — it’s going to be like my first child and I can’t wait,” she added.
Read more at Parade.com
XOXO Factor
Two “X Factor” finalists have secretly started a romance behind the scenes of the Fox show. Melanie Amaro, now one of the finalists, has been dating Stereo Hogzz’s lead singer, Trace Kennedy, in recent weeks, sources said. Kennedy and the rest of the group were eliminated from the competition last month. This past weekend the pair posted on Twitter a photo of themselves in a hotel room before going out Saturday night. Friends say they are constantly on the phone and tweeting. One said, “They kept it secret at first, but they have been getting close, since Trace has been staying in LA to work on his music, while she is there for the show, and they’ve been hanging out more. Melanie has been telling all her friends what a great guy he is . . . Trace immediately liked Melanie when they met, but she was pretty shy, and it took a while for them to get together — now they are together all the time, and he’s being so supportive for her now as the competition on the show heats up.”
Read more at the NewYorkPost
‘X-Factor’ Honchos We’re Willing to Pay Winner EVEN MORE than $5 Million
According to the contract, obtained by TMZ, the $5 mil is an “advance” on any earnings the winner brings in from record sales, merchandise sales, the official tour and more … during the 5 years.
But the earnings are not capped at $5 mil — if the performer generates more than $5 mil during the length of the deal, that person will get a cut of the profits. The more they sell, the more they rake in.
And there’s more … the singer is entitled to even more cash for any live performances outside of the official tour — 30% of royalties from each gig — and that money does NOT count toward the original $5 mil.
Read more at TMZ
‘X-Factor’ Judges Paula & Nicole Targeted by Death Threats After Eliminating Drew
According to our sources, Paula and Nicole both got the cold shoulder from Simon Cowell after the show … who was “furious” with their decision. But that’s nothing compared to the abusive tweets and Facebook messages they’ve received. Some of the messages read:
— “F**K you paula you dumb c**t you voted off the most talented person on your f**king show. i hope you die you DUMB B***H.”
— “I hope you die, you selfish———-”
— “@NicoleScherzy @paulaabdul go die”
Read more at TMZ
McCreery to perform at 2012 N.C. State Fair
Read more: Garner News – McCreery to perform at 2012 N C State Fair
“American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery will perform at the 2012 N.C. State Fair on Monday, Oct. 15. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, Dec. 5, in time for holiday shopping.
“It may be a little early to be thinking about next year’s fair, but we think Scotty tickets will make the perfect gift for country music lovers on your shopping list,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We’re excited to have our hometown winner perform at the State Fair next year.”
Read more at Garner News
James Durbin enjoys post-‘Idol’ creative rush
James Durbin, last season’s most enigmatic “American Idol” hopeful, says he “most definitely” feels the Bay Area helped fuel his mod-metal-rock vibe.
Thanks at least in part to The City’s leanings and the creative juices of his hometown Santa Cruz, the 22-year-old rose to meteoric heights on “Idol.”
Read more at San Francisco Examiner
Raine Maida on the music industry part 2
Our Lady Peace singer Raine Maida cuts through the hype of the music industry, playing hockey with Toronto mayor Rob Ford, and branding as a musician.
He talks about X Factor, David Cook, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
See the Video at Global News
Jennifer Lopez Arrives in Lima Seeking Out Talent for Q’ Viva
Singer Jennifer Lopez arrived in Lima on the weekend to tape part of her television program “Q’Viva! The Chosen,” which she is producing with her ex-husband, salsa singer Marc Anthony, and which seeks to discover Latino musical talent.
“I arrived in Peru and am very moved because I hope to discover great talents for QViva!,” said Lopez on Twitter.
Read more at FOX Latino
On the Scene at ‘Trevor Live’: Amy Poehler is a goddess
The minute Amy Poehler introduced herself as “the founder of Facebook, the creator of Harry Potter and the best of Herman Cain’s lovers” and admitted she was too lazy to go full host and would instead act as the evening’s announcer/voice of God, it was obvious that The Trevor Project’s annual benefit, Trevor Live, was not going to be the average stuffy snoozefest.
“That’s exactly my goal because I do too many of these things as an audience member and they can get a little boring with too many speeches,” Adam Shankman, the evening’s special guest director, told EW on the red carpet outside the Hollywood Palladium Sunday night. “I’m taking my cue from the Grammys and making it all about performances and a couple of speeches. Everyone in there knows what the problems are and is already a supporter, so I figure we show them a good time and hope that encourages them to donate even more.”
Read more at EW
