Seacrest, Sparks react to Mariah Carey joining ‘Idol’ – With the news that Mariah Carey indeed has joined Fox’s American Idol as a judge, the show’s host and a former winner are showing support. – Read more at USAToday
Hangs with ‘X Factor’ Rival Before Scoring ‘Idol’ Gig – Just a day or so before being named the newest “American Idol” judge, Mariah Carey was hanging out with some of her biggest competition … “X Factor” judge L.A. Reid. Mimi and L.A. were spotted cruising around the Hamptons together this weekend and sources tell us he was key in convincing her to take the “Idol” gig. Although they are now on rival TV shows, the music heavyweights go way back as Reid used to be the CEO of Mariah’s record label. – Read more at TMZ
Mariah Carey Will Be a ‘Wonderful’ ‘American Idol’ Judge, Says Haley Reinhart (Video) – “It’s sad to see them go, but if they’re gonna pick a new bath of judges, I think that it’s a really great opportunity to find some people that really can give some great, great advice,” season 10 second runner-up Haley Reinhart told The Hollywood Reporter at Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards. “I know there’s names thrown out there, like I just heard Gwen Stefani and Mariah Carey and even Adam Lambert, a past Idol. I think all these ideas are wonderful.”
Phillip Phillips poses with his Gold Record for Home
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‘The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete’ Underway With Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Jeffrey Wright And Anthony Mackie – State Street Pictures has teamed with iDeal Partners on The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete. The George Tillman Jr-directed film stars Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Jeffrey Wright, and Anthony Mackie. Michael Starrbury wrote the script, which follows two inner-city youths left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities. Production began today in Brooklyn. – Read more at Deadline
Teen Choice Awards 2012: ‘Sparkle’ Star Jordin Sparks Talks ‘Incredible’ Whitney Houston (Video) – “She is probably the reason why I got through singing her song at the Billboard awards,” Sparks told The Hollywood Reporter at the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. “That was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done.” – Hollywood Reporter
Kellie Pickler Heats Up Maxim’s 2012 Salute To The Military Issue – On what inspired her to get involved in the USO tour:
“I comes from a military family. My grandfather is a retired Marine, and I’ve always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country. It really does take someone special to sacrifice everything. I don’t mean just their lives, either. There are men who are sacrificing the chance to hold their newborn baby!”
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Britney Spears & Demi Lovato: ‘X Factor’ Prep in Miami! – Britney Spears and Demi Lovato step out to do some prep work for The X Factor on Monday (July 23) in Miami, Fla. The ladies will be taping another round of auditions for the singing competition later this week. Britney was joined by her finace Jason Trawick for the afternoon of work. – See the photos at Just Jared
Demi Lovato talks eating disorders and fame at ‘X Factor’ panel – “I definitely take that into consideration when I judge or even just for instance my little sister is in the industry and I worry about her all the time,” says Lovato. “You can’t prevent anyone from going down the wrong road. If they’re going to have an eating disorder, they’re going to have an eating disorder.” “Fame might make it a little harder, but I had those problems before I was famous,” says Lovato. – Read more at Zap2it
Christina Aguilera Set To Release New Dance Track Next Month [AUDIO] – According to Billboard.com Xtina will have a new song out before the end of August, a dance track produced by none other than Swedish genius Max Martin. Max is the mastermind behind many notable Britney Spears hits and he’s also worked with Katy Perry. Have you noticed a new album title, The Hollow, has been listed under Christina’s name on their site? No word has been released yet as to whether this information is accurate, but Billboard’s source does say that the new song’s chorus will be “built around the line, ‘All I want to do is what you wanted,’” and that is enough to keep us excited! – Read more at Ryan Seacrest.com
So You Think You Can Dance Judges Explain Benefits of New Format – “We get a week to look at that, weigh it out,” Lythgoe explains. “It give us more time, more thought rather than just making a quick stab at it: You’re going home just because your solo wasn’t good. Now, you can balance everything up: What potential do they have? OK, they’re in the bottom this week, they weren’t last week, or the week before that. We take all that into account. We get to see two routines: One the week it was voted [on] and one the week we’re now involved in. We get to talk to the choreographers.” – Read more at TV Guide
Glee’s Chris Colfer Wants “Drama” for Kurt & Blaine, Hopes to Sing Britney Spears in Tribute Episode – Now, let’s talk about the upcoming second Britney Spears tribute episode. Colfer said he hopes to perform something from the pop princess’ most recent album, Femme Fatale, since he didn’t get to sing one of her songs during their first Spears extravaganza.
Chord Overstreet revealed he was in the studio on Friday working on his material. “It’s probably one of her most recent singles,” teased the blond hottie, 23. “We’re doing a really cool version of it. It’s going to be a little group number. It’s going to be fun.” – Read more at EOnline
HazMat Team Called To Ryan Murphy’s Offices Over White Powdery Substance – Work at Ryan Murphy’s 20th Century Fox TV-based production offices was disrupted for a couple of hours today. When an office assistant was opening a letter from a fan who wanted Murphy to read his script, a little bit of white powder spilled out. As a precaution, the offices were evacuated and a HazMat team was called in. According to LAPD spokeswoman Karen Rayner, after a brief investigation, the police determined the substance was not hazardous. Everybody at the offices, which house Murphy’s three shows, Glee, American Horror Story and The New Normal, are now back at work.- Read more at Deadline
