Jennifer Hudson tweeted, “Awh I got to sing with Prince tonight in my hometown, n walk up the purple hallway while prince was on stage singing purple rain!!! Dreaming”
Carrie Underwood performs at Resch Center in Green Bay, WI.
Casey Abrams performs at Salvation Army KROC Center in Green Bay, WI.
Constantine Maroulis performs in Jekyll & Hyde in La Mirada, CA.
Daughtry performs at Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany.
Jason Castro performs at Emmanuel Baptist in Overland Park, KS. Via AmericanIdol
Nicki Minaj Dishes On Feud Rumors With Mariah Carey On American Idol – “Mariah’s a legend and I just want to say that… I’m sitting next to woman who’ve I looked up to since I can remember enjoying music. My mother and I bonded to Mariah and I told her that, before even ‘American Idol,’” she explained. “It’s obvious that we both have strong personalities, but ultimately, there’s respect there and I think if nothing else, it’ll make for really great TV.” The chart-topping star said that the panel, which includes Keith Urban and Randy Jackson, is enjoying spending time together. “It’s fun. People are gonna laugh and people are gonna have a lot of fun… we just laugh ultimately at everything,” she said. – Read more at Access Hollywood
AUDIO: Keith Urban Calls Trish, Talks ‘American Idol’ & New Music – The newest member on the American Idol judging panel is in Chicago with his judging entourage and called US99.5?s Trish Biondo this morning! He gave the scoop on the new music he’s working on, and what it’s like being on Idol with fellow newcomer judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. – Listen to the interview at CBS Local
Adam Lambert performs at fundraising concert supporting Md. same-sex marriage legalization
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Lambert wants people to vote for Question 6 on November 6. “Really what Question 6 is all about is about gay and lesbian people going to city hall and getting a marriage license,” says Sultan Shakir of Marylanders for Marriage Equality. “And that’s why they’re voting for Question 6, because it’s about equality and fairness.”
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Adam Lambert Rocks DC in Support of Gay Marriage – WASHINGTON — American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert lent his voice to Marylanders for Marriage Equality Tuesday night at the 9:30 Club. The group will keep the profits to benefit their drive to approve Question 6 on the November ballot. Question 6 is a proposition on the Maryland State ballot that would legalize same-sex marriage. If it passes, the state would become the first in the nation to legalize gay marriage using the public voting process. – Read more at CBS Local.com
Pet a porter! Leggy Katharine McPhee carries her Chihuahuas to work in a gym bag for a day of filming on Smash – Katherine walked to the TV set in black leggings and a black-and-maroon leather jacket, which she wore over a grey T-shirt. The former American Idol contestant also wore fingerless grey gloves and sported a blue-grey manicure. She wore grey trainers with lime green laces. The slim brunette carried an iPad in one hand and her dogs in the other. She also slung an Yves Saint Laurent tote bag over one shoulder. – See the Photos at Daily Mail
Jekyll & Hyde Concept Album, With Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, Hits Shelves Sept. 25 – The new concept recording of the Frank Wildhorn-Leslie Bricusse musical Jekyll & Hyde, featuring Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis and Deborah Cox, hits shelves Sept. 25. The new album, which was released by by Broadway Records Sept. 21 on iTunes, was recorded in July 2012. It is produced by Wildhorn, Jason Howland and Billy Jay Stein and executive produced by Van Dean, Kenny Howard and Ken Mahoney. Read more at Playbill
‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pam Anderson, Kirstie Alley Make Diva Demands –
“Dancing With The Stars” is not even one week into the competition but all-star contestants Pam Anderson and Kirstie Alley are already laying down unique demands behind-the-scenes… TMZ has learned. Sources close to the production tell us … Pam requested her trailer be fully stocked with cases of bottled coconut water called Beyond. Not so crazy, you say? Well the brand is imported from Australia … and almost impossible to find in the U.S. Meanwhile, we’re told Kirstie REFUSES to eat the craft service food provided by “DWTS” because she must follow her custom designed diet program Organic Liaison — which the crew hauls in for her daily. – Read more at TMZ
Dancing With the Stars Backstage Scoop: Goodbye Pamela Anderson, Hello Justin Bieber! – “I was not a Bieber fan, but he won me over,” Dolovani told us. And Derek Hough mentioned, “I especially appreciated Bieber’s last look of his performance—it was a special moment,” referring to the singer’s intense stare out to the crowd. But even more important than his stage presence, was this burning question: Was Biebs wearing a leather onesie? – Read more at E Online
‘DWTS’ Cast Reacts to Pam Anderson’s Elimination
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Pamela Anderson: I “Deserved” to Be Kicked Off Dancing With the Stars All-Stars First – Prior to the show, the buxom blonde, 45, tweeted that she was “waiting for the axe to fall.” Two hours later, it finally did when Emmy Award-winning host Tom Bergeron, 57, informed Anderson that she and pro partner Tristan MacManus would not be moving forward in the competition. “The fish out of water has left the building,” Anderson tweeted post-show. “Sad, but I deserved it. I didn’t come through last night.” She then apologized to MacManus, 30, telling him, “I love you. We have lots of fun stuff ahead! Sorry.” – Read more at US Magazine
