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Matt Giraud gets $20 parking ticket in Grand Rapids
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Aerosmith Tap Johnny Depp, Carrie Underwood for ‘Another Dimension’ – The album also includes a number of newer acquaintances. Perry says he was initially skeptical about Carrie Underwood dueting with Tyler on “Beautiful,” which Tyler describes as “a country-western crossover ballad.” But Perry was won over: “Their voices matched up really well. It doesn’t sound forced. It was just right.” While in Los Angeles working on Idol, Tyler met Julian Lennon in his hotel, and Lennon wound up contributing harmony vocals to “Love Three Times a Day,” which Tyler not surprisingly describes as “Beatlesque.” – Read more at RollingStone.com
Nigel Lythgoe on Danny Boyle’s Big Olympic Show: ‘We all lovvved that’ – On Saturday night, “So You Think You Can Dance” producer Nigel Lythgoe appeared to give a sarcastic review of compatriot Danny Boyle’s mixed-bag London Olympics opening ceremony: “We all lovvvved that,” he said, drawing laughter from dinner VIPs, following his Dizzy Feet Foundation’s Celebration of Dance Gala. The remarks came while thanking two Brits — his partners in a new dance show on the Ovation network — for choosing his L.A. fund-raising show and party over the opening ceremonies back home. – Read more at The Wrap
Twitter Suspends Account Of UK Journalist Critical Of NBC Olympics Coverage – The Twitter account of The Independent’s Guy Adams has been suspended for slamming NBC’s coverage of the Olympics and tweeting a network executive’s email address. “We filed a complaint with Twitter because a user tweeted the personal information of one of our executives. According to Twitter, this is a violation of their privacy policy. Twitter alone levies discipline”, NBC Sports said today. – Read more at Deadline
Paul McCartney’s Olympic Opening Ceremony Paycheck Revealed – London Olympic organizers say former Beatle Paul McCartney and other star performers who took part in Friday’s opening ceremony essentially donated their time — receiving a mere pound ($1.57) — for their performances. The nominal fee was offered to make the Olympics contracts binding — but pales in comparison to the millions big names like McCartney can command for a stadium gig. – Read more at Access Hollywood
Ricky Martin Signs Talent Holding Deal With Universal Television To Topline TV Series – Universal Television has signed a talent holding deal with singer Ricky Martin to develop and star in his first network television series as well as TV specials. “Ricky is an iconic superstar who is as talented as he is popular,” said Universal TV EVP Bela Bajaria. “Whether he’s performing before sold-out concert crowds, or starring on Broadway, where he is currently playing to SRO in Evita, Ricky connects with his audience in a very palpable way — and we are thrilled that he will be adding TV star to his incredible resume.” – Read more at Deadline
Three-Time Mentor Darren Criss Previews His ‘Glee Project’ Return – The Hollywood Reporter: This week marks your third turn as a mentor on The Glee Project. What keeps you coming back? Darren Criss: I’m happy to just because it’s all in the family. It’s always fun and I like seeing the potential new blood that could be joining the show early; they have to do so much more than I ever had to do. God forbid I ever had to audition for a show by being on reality television where the stakes are much more high and public than otherwise. – Read more at Hollywood Reporter
‘Glee’ star Amber Riley to make NYC stage debut in ‘Cotton Club Parade’ – In a move that seems fitting, Glee star Amber Riley is taking her pipes to the Great White Way: The actress will join the cast of Duke Ellington’s Cotton Club Parade, which will return to New York City Center for a just a few dates, from November 14-18, as a part of the city’s annual Encores! series. The role marks the New York stage debut for Riley. – Read more at Entertainment Weekly
