Idol Headlines for 8/14/13

Shenanigans at the Big Brother 15 house continue on CBS at 8/7c pm. Four more America’s Got Talent acts advance to the semi-finals tonight on NBC 9/8c pm.

American Idol Live heads to the East Coast, playing the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

Paul McCartney Joins Lineup Of iHeartRadio Music Festival 2013 – CLEAR CHANNEL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT has added legendary artist PAUL MCCARTNEY to the line-up for the iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL, the two-day music event hosted by RYAN SEACREST at MGM GRAND LAS VEGAS. PAUL MCCARTNEY joins a line-up including JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, KATY PERRY, J. COLE, ELTON JOHN, MUSE, TIËSTO, CHRIS BROWN, KEITH URBAN, FUN., MIGUEL, BRUNO MARS, PHOENIX, ZEDD, MAROON 5, TIM MCGRAW, KE$HA, DRAKE, THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS and BENNY BENASSI, plus a rare live appearance by legendary rock band QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT, this year’s MACY’S iHEARTRADIO Rising Star winner, THE SUMMER SET and other special surprise guests to be announced later. – Read more at All Access

CARRIE UNDERWOOD HOSTS NEW GRAND OLE OPRY RADIO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN – Six-time GRAMMY® winner Carrie Underwood is the voice of a new Grand Ole Opry radio campaign to begin airing next week in regional drive markets as well as on the Opry’s nationally syndicated radio program America’s Opry Weekend. In the campaign, Underwood reflects on her recent 5th anniversary celebration as an Opry member and also invites radio audiences to visit Nashville and to stay connected to the Opry via its mobile app. – Read more at Sony Music

Carrie Underwood stays healthy with favorite apps – Carrie Underwood’s a practical woman. She doesn’t use her smartphone to play games. “It’s all, like, healthy-living stuff,” says the singer, just named as co-host for November’s CMA Awards show for a sixth consecutive year. “I use my Livestrong app a lot,” says Underwood, 30. “I’m a calorie counter; I have been for, like, seven years. I keep a food journal, and it has all my foods in it.” – Read more at USA Today

With the cameras turned off, ‘American Idol’ singers ready for tour Scott Gargan – With the cameras turned off and the judges’ seats empty, Angie Miller can finally breathe a sigh of relief — and have a really fun time. “No one is judging or voting for us. There’s no more pressure. We can sing to the people and the fans,” Miller said of American Idol 2013 Tour. “If you see us perform, you can tell how much more free we are. Our stage presence is just there.” – Read more at CT Post

JESSICA SANCHEZ & CANDICE GLOVER INTERVIEW: DUET COMING? ONE DIRECTION! 2013 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS

Danielle Bradbery Likes to Write Essays, Wants to Learn to Write Songs – “I have trouble writing a song,” Bradbery admits (quote via Big Machine). “I like writing essays. Not many people are big fans of that, but I like writing and English. That’s probably my best subject.” It’s possible that once Bradbery gets more comfortable, her writing skills will translate into songwriting. In the meantime, the young singer is busy promoting her first single and hanging out with labelmate Taylor Swift. – Read more at Taste of Country

Chris Colfer Talks ‘Enchantress’ & ‘Glee’ Returns – In addition to talking about the plot and inspiration for The Enchantress Returns, Chris opened up about the upcoming fifth season of Glee and what it means for everyone’s favorite choral couple.

Read more at ETOnline

Sir Tom Jones is losing his Voice

Simon Cowell urged to rejoin X Factor – ITV is pushing Simon Cowell to make a return to judging X Factor UK, as the £50m negotiations to renew contracts relating to the talent show hot up. The three-year contract between ITV, Cowell’s production company Syco and co-producer Fremantle for his star shows – X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent – expire at the end of this year. ITV is keen to sign new contracts for both shows, but wants Cowell to agree to return to help boost X Factor UK. Cowell’s PR spokesman Max Clifford said: “Obviously, everybody to do with the show wants Simon because he gives it an extra quality, we understand that, but with his commitments over there he simply can’t be in two places at once.” – Read more at The Guardian

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