FILE- In this Aug. 7, 2009 file photo, American Idol’s Adam …
(AP) - FILE- In this Aug. 7, 2009 file photo, American Idol's Adam Lambert performs in Central Park, for ABC's 'Good Morning America' show, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, FILE)
Archive for September, 2009
American Idol: Albums (Almost) on the Ready for Kris and Adam
I don't exactly want to call it a Kris vs Adam thing, but it's inevitable. We've seen it happen before: the American Idol winner slugging it out with the American Idol runner-up, although it doesn't necessarily mean actual adversity between the two. You know what I mean, right?Right now, it seems Adam Lambert is ahead of the battle: his album has reportedly gone to the second top slot on Amazon's pre-sales chart. It's a really mean feat: one, the album (which still has to get a name) won't be released until November 24; and two, record label RCA has yet to announce that pre-orders for the glam rocker's post-Idol debut are possible. In other words, it's the fan base that's keeping this whole thing rolling. Applause to Glamberts everywhere.
Adam Lambert’s CD Hits Number Two on Amazon.com
Adam Lambert is already on his way to becoming the next Chris Daughtry.Although he lost the season 8 crown to Kris Allen, Adam's untitled CD (in stores Nov. 24) has already skyrocketed to number two on the Amazon.com sales charts. The kicker: RCA never even announced it could be pre-ordered, according to the NY Daily News.
Meanwhile, Kris' debut CD, which hits stores on week earlier on Nov. 17, ranked 61st.
American Idol: Is Simon’s ‘X Factor’ Deal Already A Reality?
The last we heard, Fox executives and American Idol producers are rumored to be planning to allow Simon Cowell to bring his singing talent show, The X Factor, to these shores so they can keep him as a judge on American Idol. Now, reports say it's going to happen.That's according to British red top The Daily Mirror, who report that the deal to bring the successful British talent show that gave us Leona Lewis has been finalized, and is worth $103 million.
In this publicity image released by Jeff Ballard Public Relations, …
(AP) - In this publicity image released by Jeff Ballard Public Relations, former 'American Idol' contestant Justin Guarini, is shown with his bride Reina Capodici at their wedding Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Doylestown, Pa. (AP Photo/Jeff Ballard Public Relations, Stephen Brown)
FILE – In this Feb. 8, 2009 file photo, former ‘American Idol’ …
(AP) - FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2009 file photo, former 'American Idol' contestant Justin Guarini arrives at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
Justin Guarini to Marry This Weekend
Filed under: Blogosphere, Life After 'Idol'
Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini is about to get hitched.According to PEOPLE, Guarini will marry 27-year-old Reina Capodici this weekend at a private ceremony along the Delaware River. The couple -- who has known each other since high school -- will recite their own vows before a female minister from the Universal Church.
Also planned for the ceremony: Special arrangements by the LA-based Vitamin String Quartet, as opposed to traditional wedding music.
Do We Really Need Another Singing Competition on TV?
Now here's something we almost missed: Simon Cowell hasn't yet signed a new contract with Fox so he can continue being a judge on American Idol. Then again, the only thing that's left to be worked out are the details, but it seems those details are the ones hitting the snags. Now, there are rumors that Fox are letting Simon do one thing they never let him do before so he'll stay: bring The X Factor to these shores.That show, as we all know, is a huuuge singing competition show in the UK, bringing in not just solo artists (as is the case with Idol) but also groups. Each group--boys, girls, contestants over 25, and groups--will be mentored by one of the four judges, making it a competition of sorts. (Apart from Cowell, also judging are Louis Walsh, Dannii Minogue, and Cheryl Cole, who was rumored to be joining Idol.) Best known as the show that gave us Leona Lewis, it's currently begun its latest season across the pond. Oh, and it's created and produced by a certain Simon Cowell.
Judge Simon Cowell attends the party for the 12 finalists of …
(Reuters) - Judge Simon Cowell attends the party for the 12 finalists of the television show "American Idol" at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles March 9, 2006. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
‘Idol’ Lunchtime Lowdown 09/23/09
Filed under: Blogosphere, Life After 'Idol', Hot Topics
-- Kris Allen and Adam Lambert are still making music together -- and you'd be 'Crazy' to miss it [YouTube]
-- Katy Perry is just one of many guest judges appearing this season. So how'd she do on the job? [MTV]
-- Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson and more dish on Ellen DeGeneres' new job [Fox News]
(more headlines after the jump)