You can help fund a movie starring Jordin Sparks via Kickstarter. – From crop dusters to gospel churches, Grammy nominated DIR Chris Hicky’s debut feature captures the heart & soul of the Arkansas delta. Jordin will play the role of NICOLE LOVELY, the preacher’s daughter who dreams of a life outside of the delta. It’s not until JAKE comes to town that NICOLE realizes home may be where the heart is. – For more info and to fund the project, Click This Link
The Voice: Jessie J quits as coach – Jesse J has quit her role as a coach on BBC1’s Saturday night talent contest, The Voice. The singer blamed overseas touring and promotional commitments for her new record. The BBC said it was ‘so sorry’ to see her go. The corporation recently announced the show would return for a third series but it will now have to do so without one of its two most high-profile judges. – Read more at The Guardian
‘Star-Spangled Banner’ poses challenge, even for the pros – Blue Springs native and professional singer David Cook talks about singing the challenging national anthem, saying no one really remembers unless you mess it up.
Adam Lambert Rocks Out at Live Proud Shindig – Long a supporter of gay rights, Adam Lambert showed up at the “Live Proud” campaign celebration in Los Angeles last night (July 3). During the event, held at the Playhouse Hollywood, the “American Idol” alum gave a live performance and presented a check to the Trevor Project charity. – See the Photos at Celebrity-Gossip
Post-‘American Idol,’ Abrams performs Aug. 2 at Celebration – DECATUR — Compared to most musical stars as children, Casey Abrams was an unusually shy and reserved kid. He began playing guitar in sixth grade but says he never really imagined himself as the front man of a famous rock group. Instead, he pictured himself playing bass somewhere in the back, close enough to appreciate the audience but without all the pressure. “I always saw myself as like the soulful back-up bass guy, standing at the edge of the spotlight,” said Abrams, an alum of the 10th season of “American Idol” who will perform Friday, Aug. 2, on the Decatur Celebration’s Back Lot Stage. “I was always a shy guy, so that was like my compromise.” – Read more at Herald-Review
Former finalist Carly Smithson to host ‘American Idol’ boot camp for hopefuls – It’s been five years since “American Idol” season 7 finalist Carly Smithson brought her rock and roll edge in front of Simon Cowell and American audiences, but the now We Are the Fallen front woman is going back to where it all began. She’s hosting a three-day hardcore boot camp where future “Idol” wannabes can learn all the necessary skills and secrets to succeed on the show, something she wished she’d had before entering the cutthroat FOX singing competition. – Read more at FOX News
