‘American Idol’ finalists to perform with Anchorage Symphony – Two finalists in the “American Idol” talent competition will perform with the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra at the orchestra’s 46th annual Champagne Pops concert, on Sept. 7 in Atwood Concert Hall. LaKisha Jones finished fourth on the show in 2007 and Matt Giraud came in fifth the following year. Both are from Michigan, Jones from Flint and Giraud from Kalamazoo. (He was born in Dearborn.) – Read more at ADN.com
Colton Dixon expands his message in post-‘Idol’ career – Dixon already had a music career pre-Idol but his career grew quickly after being sent home. “As soon as you come off the show, especially that first week when you’re eliminated, you’re fresh on everybody’s mind,” Dixon says. “I remember being in New York City just a couple days after I was eliminated and was shocked by how many people knew who I was. You don’t realize truly how many people (watch the show) until you are recognized.” – Read more at Cincinnati.com
Jordin Sparks and Darren Criss – East High School Rockaway Prom
Jordin Sparks and Darren Criss performed acoustic sets at the East High School Rockaway Prom last night. The high school won Rent the Runway’s Dream Prom contest. Jordin tweeted the photo: “This guy! @darrencriss, thanks for taking me to prom!! See you soon? :D” Cute!
Scotty McCreery on the Set of His See You Tonight Music Video
Phillip Phillips: I Would ‘Love To Collaborate With Taylor Swift’ – When asked how it was meeting Taylor he responded, “She was really nice, told me she was a big fan and it was really cool.” The blonde beauty didn’t give too much advice for the artist, whose rapid rose to stardom happened last year. However, he did say he would be totally open to collaborate with Taylor. “I’m really up for anything. I’m one of those people who loves music and I’m always down to get together with different artists. So yeah, I would definitely love to do something with Taylor,” he reveals. – Read more at HollywoodLife.com
Q&A: Danielle Bradbery on Winning ‘The Voice’ – On Tuesday night, she was unsurprisingly crowned the Season Four champ, earning a recording contract with Taylor Swift’s Nashville-based label Big Machine Records. She starts working on her debut album next week. The day after her big win, Bradbery called Rolling Stone to discuss Shelton’s secret to success and how she hopes her newfound fame doesn’t force her to grow up too fast. – Read more at RollingStone
‘The Voice’: 10 Life Lessons We All Learned From Season 4 – Since Danielle Bradbery was announced as The Voice champ on Tuesday, we’ve taken the appropriate time to mourn for the other contestants, store our Team Michelle Chamuel glasses until her world tour and write no less than 10 unanswered letters to Xtina confirming that she will, indeed, be returning next season (because if this is all some cruel joke…). – Read more at Idolator
Chris Colfer: Harry Potter Studio Tour in London! – Chris Colfer has his wand at the ready while being menaced by spooky characters on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter on Wednesday afternoon (June 19) in London, England. – See the Photos at Just Jared
