Idol Headlines for 9/5/12 – The Evening Edition

Watch the Democratic National Convention LIVE online. Jessica Sanchez will be performing right before the 8 pm hour. PBS and C-Span will carry it also. Click to watch the DNC Online

The Glee listening party begins at 7 pm EDT tonight on the Glee Facebook page. Preview a handful of new songs from the new season, including a tune sung by Kate Hudson. Click Here.

Check out details on how to score tickets to the X Factor Season 2 premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood on September 11.  Click Here for Details

Bo Bice to sing at Fuzz Run – COVINGTON — “American Idol” finalist Bo Bice will sing the National Anthem at this Saturday’s Fuzz Run. #Bice was the runner-up to Carrie Underwood in the fourth season of the popular televised singing competition. According to Fuzz Run coordinator Officer Chip Shirah, a Covington policeman ran into Bice at Square Perk, a coffee shop in downtown Covington, and Bice agreed to sing at the event. Bice’s parents live in Jackson, Shirah said. Initially, Bice’s schedule had a conflict and he had to pull out, but on Tuesday he confirmed that he would be attending due to the cancellation of another performance. #Bice will perform the National Anthem at approximately 8:20 a.m. outside the Conyers Street Gym at 1143 Oak St., where the race begins and ends. – Read more at Rockdale Citizen.com

Grammy Nominated Platinum Recording Artist Jordin Sparks Joins SportsYapper As Brand Ambassador – NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum Recording Artist and film star Jordin Sparks, who has sold nearly 10 million singles in the United States, is the latest household name to join the roster of SportsYapper ambassadors. “We’re extremely excited about what Jordin brings to the SportsYapper team, and are ecstatic to welcome her aboard just in time for the NFL season,” said CEO Eric Goldstein. “Her fans have watched her sing the National Anthem on football’s biggest stage, and now they can interact with her about the action on the field.” “It’s no secret that I love football, and my fans know I can’t resist sharing ALMOST everything I do on social media! Teaming up with SportsYapper was an easy choice for me,” said Sparks. “I can get pretty fired up watching sports, so SportsYapper is the perfect venue for me to root with other fans during the games!” – Read more at RedOrbit.com

Sean Hays and Debra Messing Reunite on the Set of Smash!

Sean Hays will guest star on the new season of Smash. It’s a reunion with Smash star, Debra Messing, who starred with Sean on Will and Grace. Smash returns for a second season in January. Via Sean Hays’ WhoSay

One Direction’s Harry Styles Hangs Out In A Tattoo Shop with the Glee Kids

Kevin McHale tweeted this photo yesterday. Jenna Ushkowitz (far right) got a new tattoo. Hm. Kevin hanging out with Simon’s boys?

Britney Spears Admits to ‘X Factor’ Panic Attacks – While we’re still a few days away from seeing the pop star in action as an X Factor judge, talk of Spears’ odd behavior and spontaneous breaks during filming of the show had many speculating the 30-year-old singer was not yet ready to hit the spotlight following a few rough years. Although she doesn’t venture to comment on rumors she is breaking under the pressure of her duties on the show, Spears conceded to being “extremely nervous” on the first day of auditions in October’s issue of ELLE magazine. “I was having panic attack after panic attack,” she admitted. In particular, Spears reveals that breaking the hearts of auditioning youngsters was at the forefront of her fears, but says she “quickly” got over it. “[I] realized that I was helping them by being honest.”- Read more at ETOnline

First Look: Glee Star Chris Colfer’s New Novel

Cover of the novelization Chris wrote of his upcoming movie, Struck By Lightning. The book, written as a journal from the point of view of the protagonist, Carson Phillips, is set to be released on November 20. The movie will be out in December. Via EOnline

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