David Cook Finds Peace in Rock and Roll
Surrounded by an entourage of road crew, band mates, managers and security, David Cook graciously handles his frenzied schedule with the peaceful energy of a seasoned professional.
The singer, who was launched to stardom in 2008 when he won American Idol, is firmly grounded in his role on center-stage, extending a personal connection to everyone from VIP greenroom guests to back row skeptics. And as expected from a real rock star, the opening note of the first song creates a mesmerizing trance that only live music can offer. It’s more than a performance, it’s an experience.
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Carrie Underwood One of Forbes Top Earning Women
Carrie Underwood comes in 7th on Forbes Top earning women in music. American Idol’s top-earning alum raked in 20M from a long concert tour, making more than Adam Lambert and Kelly Clarkson combined.
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Beyonce, Rihanna, Pink fill the 6 spots ahead of Carrie.
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J.Lo Gets Visit At American Idol Set From Boyfriend Casper Smart
Jennifer Lopez got a visit on Friday morning from her much younger boyfriend, Casper Smart, and RadarOnline.com has the photos.
Casper, 24, stopped by the set of the American Idol auditions in Pasadena, California where Lopez, 42, was busy with fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.
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The X Factor’s Marcus Canty: Fate Brought Me to L.A. Reid
“Before the competition I got a little lazy about my career,” Canty said. “Everything that happened, my mom did for me, so I didn’t have to work that much. But this competition matured me. I had to keep fighting. And going back, and seeing how many people loved and supported me… it made me want to work even harder. I won’t give up on my dream.”
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Bruised “X Factor” limps toward finals
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – American viewers have chosen the three singers who will compete in the finals of “The X Factor” after a first season that underwhelmed critics and raised questions about audience fatigue ahead of returning TV contests “American Idol” and “The Voice.”
Power ballad singer Melanie Amaro, 19, bluesy Josh Krajcik, 30, and troubled rapper Chris Rene, 28, will sing for a $5 million recording contract in next week’s two-part finale of the Fox show.
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