Idol Headlines for 8/9/13

American Idol Live heads to the Patriot Center in Fairfax VA

How ‘Scandal,’ ‘Pretty Little Liars,’ and ‘Idol’ Became Top Shows on Twitter – ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars,” the top tweetiest show according to SocialGuide, which measures mentions on Twitter, had nearly 11 million tweets in the first half of 2013. It was followed by “American Idol,” with more than 8 million, and “Walking Dead,” with 5.5 million. See the Chart at The Wrap

Fall TV Preview: ‘The X Factor’ – Rowland, one-third of the multi-platinum pop trio Destiny’s Child, spoke of the experience, which has already been rewarding. “I cannot tell you how much talent America has. You just wonder where some people have been hiding.” Now a sophomore host, Give Your Heart A Break singer Demi Lovato mentioned that in her second season as a judge she did plan to make a few changes in philosophy. – Read more at ET Online

Interview with David Cook: ‘Laying Me Low’ – A musician who best exemplifies this wise quotation is American Idol season 7 winner and rock music sensation, David Cook. He has always been one of the most talented, versatile and genuine vocalists in the history of the reality singing competition. He was never afraid to take risks and showcased his vulnerability and his vocals were raw and emotional. – Read more at Digital Journal

Fifth Harmony in St. Louis MO

‘Usher Don’t Do’ What Cee Lo Green Does On ‘The Voice’ – “To be honest, I don’t know how hot it was, in comparison,” Green said. “I really do believe that in like all honesty that the original chemistry and cast is incomparable and irreplaceable,” referring to the original foursome that includes Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. According to Green, there is no competition between him and the R&B crooner, “Usher don’t do what I do … from my recollection there’s an awful lot of variety of people who miss what I brought to the show but if I’d had shared that seat with anybody it would’ve been Usher … That’s our baby brother.” – Read more at MTV

Darren Criss Hand Picked Lucy Hale to Co-host 2013 ‘Teen Choice Awards’ – “They really wanted me to have a female counterpart, and I thought of Lucy and jumped at the chance to have her cohost with me, so anything to make me look good!” Sounds like Darren is a Pretty Little Liars fan!

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Chris Colfer Parade Rewind: His New Book, Life at Glee, and Remembering Cory Monteith – Glee star Chris Colfer, 23, stopped by to chat with Parade about his latest book, The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns. He shared his favorite book growing up, his most memorable high school jobs, and what life is like behind the scenes at Glee. Colfer also talked about the loss of friend and costar Cory Monteith, who passed away in July after a drug overdose. – Read more at Parade.com

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