American Idol

By mj Adam Lambert kicks off rehearsals for American Music Awards ET Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage Torrid, The Destination For Plus-Size Fashion, Partners With Allison Iraheta, American Idol Season 8 Contestant, To Host Nationwide Event

By mj The latest Season 8 contestants to advance to the Top 12 were interviewed by the press yesterday afternoon. I posted a few quotes from Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen HERE. Adam Lambert: Kris Allen: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen

By mj Jordin Sparks shared a few clips of new songs that may appear on her next album on the John Jay and Rich radio show in Phoenix today. Jordin Sparks - Faith Jordin Sparks - Let it Rain Jordin Sparks - Walking in Snow Jordin Sparks - Paper Cut

By mj Ok, this is a little clunky. If you want to listen to clips from Kelly Clarkson’s new album, click on: This Link I Don’t Hook Up Cry Cry Already Gone Already Gone Save You Save You Long Shot Long Shot Impossible Impossible Ready Ready I Wan’t You I Wan’t You Kelly Clarkson Kelly Clarkson

By mj Amanda Overmyer, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, David Hernandez, Jason Casto, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado Amanda Overmyer, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, David Hern...

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By mj Nigel says he loves the new Idol tweaks.  Nigel, who has his So You Think You Can Dance contestants “dance for their lives” in front of the judges, must be flattered that Ken Warwick “borrowed” the idea for tonight’s chair episode. Nigel Lythgoe - Ryan Seacrest

By mj Room 1 is IN, including: Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Frankie Jordan, Jackie Tohn, Jamar Rogers, Jeanine Vailes, John Twiford, Jorge Nunez, Kendall Beard, Kristen McNamara, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Meghan Corkrey, Mishavonna Henson, Scott Macintyre,...

By mj Right now, she’s in LA writing and recording her next album, but in a few days she’ll be heading to Orlando to hang out with other Idols like David Cook, Carrie Underwood and David Archuleta for the pre-opening of the American Idol Attraction at Walt Disney World on Thursday. Jordin Sparks J...

By mj And, according to Joesplace, Paula Abdul told the folks at TV Guide that her Top 3 contestants are Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Ricky Braddy. Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Michael Sarver, Ricky Braddy Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Michael Sarver, Ricky Braddy

By mj Access Hollywood has learned that Jennifer Hudson will sing the Diane Warren-penned ballad, “You Pulled me Through”, from Jennifer’s debut album, at Sunday’s Grammy awards. Ryan Seacrest - Carrie Underwood, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson

By mj As far as letting her group mates, Rose Flack, Jasmine Murray and Lauren Barnes down during their group number, she insists that she didn’t, and calls them all “two faced.” When a listener makes the observation that a really good singer would not have needed to wear a bikini to the audition. R...

By mj Brooke White told Johnjay and Rich this morning, in an early call to their radio show out of Phoenix, that she’s currently working on an album. “The record is happening,” says Brooke.  She was in the studio this weekend, working on a song, “getting that perfect single in place.”

By mj Joesplace added another contestant to her list of those rumored to have made the American Idol Season 8 Top 50. Her name is Lil Rounds. Rumor has it, she got a standing ovation from the judges in Hollywood. After the jump, a review of notable Hollywood Contestants

By mj Taylor Hicks and the touring company of Grease are in Columbus, OH, where the show will run through Sunday. His album release has been pushed back from February to early March, and once it drops, he plans to appear on American Idol next season to promote it. Taylor Hicks - KOST 103

By mj Simon Cowell, interviewed by ex-girlfriend and Extra correspondent Terri Seymour, is already predicting the winner of next season’s American Idol. Ugh, Simon tells Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, that he’d love to have Britney on American Idol… Oh, the irony of having a performer lip s...

By mj David Archuleta blogs about finding time to finish his project for Eagle Scouts: Who knew? He also officially announces that “A Little Too Not Over You”–co-written by David–will be his next single. Plus, he recently saw Carrie Underwood in concert.

By mj Videos are fun to post…so here is another one. David Cook answers questions from fans on MTV’ Buzzworthy Blog. Light On Light On 3rd Bonus Update: David did an interview at 102.7 as well. Video of David performing “Light On” after the jump. There was a little interview, too.

By mj ETA: Check out this brand-new interview with David Cook from Entertainment Weekly.  It’s pretty in-depth and covers everything from that 2nd indie album David nearly had finished before his Idol stint, to giving Simon the what-for during the Idol finale, to recording his first major la...

By mj It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?  This blog reports that S6 runner-up, Blake Lewis recorded a cover of the Flock Of Seagulls 80’s hit, “I Ran”. I like it! No, actually, I love it. The world of techno-dance is exactly where Blake belongs.  He’ll be just fine. Blake Lewis - I Ran

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By mj The most interesting bits to come out of the interviews are that American Idol producers, a few days ago, asked him to mentor contestants during Season 8 Hollywood Week. So, Michael may be back on our TVs come February. Also, he mentioned that Brooke White is recording in Nashville!

By mj David is doing a whole slew of in-studio radio interviews this week. You can check out the schedule on the Idol Appearances page. Interview with Star 94.1 in San Diego HERE. He says he’s been into Joni Mitchell lately!! Good boy.Video of a fan meet and greet in San Diego HERE. Some photos HERE.David...

By mj Some peeps in the headlines thread mentioned that the website ratethemusic.com was doing a David Archuleta music survey. Both songs are similar to “Crush” only not as catchy.  Both are very much in the pop-lite vein Jordin Sparks has been mining very successfully this past year.

By mj David Cook begins interviews today with radio stations to promote his new single “Light On” and his upcoming self-titled album due to drop on November 18. The lineup for David’s touring band includes Neil Tiemann and Andy Skib (Midwest Kings) and two more bandmates –Kyle and Joey (this gu...

By mj Fun tidbit!  Brooke wanted to sing Daughtry’s “It’s Not Over” on American Idol. About her houseguest, David Archuleta, Brooke says, “David is the hardest working teenager I’ve ever met…he’s completely lovable…he’s this sweet looking kid with this amazingly mature voice.”

By mj Readers have been posting all sorts of fun stuff in comments.  Thank you readers!  Lots concerning upcoming events featuring Idol winner, David Cook. PS:  Carrie Underwood will be appearing on Stand Up To Cancer tonight to perform the charity single “Just Stand Up!” available on iTunes n...

By mj BREAKING! Kara DioGuardi’s interview with Ryan Seacrest HERE. On Ryan’s broadcast this morning he said he wasn’t aware of any changes to the American Idol, other than the 4th judge. The original premise of American Idol was to have a 4th judge.

By mj Song Spoilers: Personal song choices have leaked: David Archuleta will reprise “Imagine” per Nigel Lythgoe Thursday on Ryan Seacrest’s KISS morning show. David Cook will sing a new song, U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, per a report on FOX news. Cookie is the first Idol to...

By mj ETAA: David Cook is performing U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”. Not sure if it’s his own pick or the producer’s pick… This will be the first U2 song sung on the Idol stage on performance night. Contestant’s have tried, but have never been able to get U2 songs cleared.