Alex Lambert leaving the If I Can Dream House?
First and foremost on all our minds today – why has Alex packed up his stuff and cleaned out his room? According to Dream Updates, after doing a bit of boxing and working on a new song last night, Alex started packing up his room in the wee hours, including laptop, mic and humidifier. When he was done packing, he went briefly to the garage. On his way back in, someone asked him a question to which he answered “no, not until later”. Justin then arrived home and asked Alex if he’d just gotten in, and Alex said “no, I can’t sleep, just thinking too much”. Later in the kitchen, Justin asked the cameraman Nick if Alex was leaving, since his stuff was packed and his room cleaned. Nick replied “I don’t know, maybe he is going home for a few days.”
UPDATE: From Dream Updates: Gig speaks with Kristen, then announces that Alex is taking a break for family and other reasons. In the second video, captured later Saturday night, Gig elaborates saying that “he has a few things going on back in Texas and wants to go back and deal with those things, and he hopes that it’s all well so that he can come back… not too much of a problem”. Gig also said that Alex’s aunt (who lives in LA) came to pick him up from the house in the afternoon. It now seems clear (based on a phone call he was heard to make before leaving the house) that Alex has asked for a leave of absence from the show to be with his grandmother, who is ill. We do not know if he is still in LA and will be returning to the house briefly to say his goodbyes, or if he has already returned to Texas. Nor do we know how long a break he will be taking.
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‘American Idol’ star to visit Hattiesburg
A year after winning “American Idol, ” Kris Allen is looking toward the future – but not too far ahead.
He currently is on tour promoting his self-titled debut album and will be in Hattiesburg Tuesday night at Remington’s Hunt Club.
The singer-songwriter’s track, “Live Like We’re Dying, ” recently surpassed 1.443 million digital downloads in the United States, peaking in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100.
During a Friday phone interview, Allen discussed his future plans, his songwriting process and what Hattiesburg concertgoers can expect at his show.During a Friday phone interview, Allen discussed his future plans, his songwriting process and what Hattiesburg concertgoers can expect at his show.
Stagey Adam Lambert rocks Mystic Lake
On “American Idol” in 2009, Adam Lambert showed that he is a star. On Saturday night at sold-out Mystic Lake Casino, Lambert proved that he is a true star — a musical-theater mega-talent playing the role of glamorous rock star.
His voice was you-should-be-starring-in-“Phantom” fabulous. His outfits were David-Bowie-Spiders-from-Mars marvelous. His stage manner was sexy, smooth and you’ve-been-onstage-so-much confident. But this irresistible star was more stagey theatrical than spontaneous rock ‘n’ roll. Still, it was highly entertaining, a splendid balance between emotional vocalizing and merry fun.
CMA Festival videos: Carrie Underwood, more
Get in on what the stars said backstage at the CMA Festival. Watch a video with Lady Antebellum below, and ones with Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood after the jump.
Diana DeGarmo Set for Birdland’s ‘Singin’ In The Shower’ Concert, 7/5
Jim Caruso announced that American Idol’s Diana DeGarmo will join the cast of “Singin’ In The Shower: Songs from Behind the Bathroom Door”at Birdland on Monday, July 5 at 7pm. This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.
“Singin’ in the Shower” is a behind-the-scenes look into the one place where stage fright doesn’t exist and clothing isn’t required. Join us as we pull the shower curtain back to reveal the stage where today’s entertainers debuted their talents: The Shower.
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Chely Wright, Bucky Covington, Justin Moore Raise Money at Reading, Writing & Rhythm Event
Chely Wright’s 10th Annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm benefit concert, held at TPAC’s James Polk Theater in Nashville on June 8, 2010 during the CMA Music Festival, raised thousands of dollars for local Kingston Springs Elementary School, which was devastated by flood waters. The concert also donated over one ton of food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
With over 800 in attendance, the star-studded event included performances by Trisha Yearwood, Rodney Crowell, SHeDAISY, Jamey Johnson, Bucky Covington, Justin Moore, Buxton Hughes, Jann Arden, and of course, Reading, Writing & Rhythm’s Founder, Chely. Items were auctioned off throughout the evening, including a shopping spree with Chely to Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams furniture store and a Fly Away trip to a Keith Urban show.
Ace Young: Hair Celebrates 500th Perfomance!
Ace Young shows off his buff bod while celebrating his musical Hair’s 500th performance at NYC’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Friday night (June 11).
The 29-year-old actor, who plays Tribe leader Berger, was joined by fellow American Idol vet Diana DeGarmo and former Idol judge Paula Abdul.
Lea Michele: Tony Awards Rehearsals with Matthew Morrison!
Lea Michele and Glee co-star Matthew Morrison belt it out on stage during rehearsals for the 2010 Tony Awards held at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Friday (June 11).
Also scheduled to appear at the show: Antonio Banderas, Cate Blanchett, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Scarlett Johansson and Helen Mirren.
Read more: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/06/12/lea-michele-tony-rehearsals/#ixzz0qjl76dkz
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American Idol Hasn’t Saved Broadway As Much As It’s Changed Broadway
Leading up to tonight’s Tony Awards, two pieces in The New York Times wonder what happened to Broadway. Critic Charles Isherwood misses the days when the awards show honored those who performed best over the year. He claims that the spectacle is now just an excuse to show off an assortment of music from shows that aren’t deserving enough of such grandiose accolade. Moreover, it’s not a celebration of Broadway alone this year; it’s a night of music, more generally, with a “Glee” segment planned. Isherwood isn’t pleased:
Kamp says that “‘American Idol’ has been a factor, too, legitimizing the idea that a young singer can deliver a dynamic vocal performance in a nonrock, nonband context.” I think that “American idol” is centrally involved in the changing perception of Broadway. As Broadway dealt with well-publicized economic problems in recent years, it turned to overnight celebrities from the Fox show to “save” it from inevitable doom. I recently caught “Idol” contestant Constantine Maroulis perform in Rock of Ages. Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young were brought in to revive Hair, though that effort sputtered out with the announcement that the show will close at the end of the month. And “Idol” winner Jordin Sparks will soon join the cast of In The Heights.
