American Idol

Syesha Mercado Beginning “Dreamgirls” Run

source: Idol Stalker

On November 22, 2009, former American Idol contestant, Syesha Mercado, will be embarking on a national tour of the musical, Dreamgirls.  Syesha has been cast in the role of Deena, which was brought to the big screen by Beyonce Knowles a couple years ago.  Of course, Syesha’s fellow Idol alu...

Published Sun, Nov 8

Kris Allen video for ‘Live Like We’re Dying’ is out, David Cook interview forthcoming

source: blogs.ajc.com

The winner of this year’s “American Idol” now has a video for his single “Live Like We’re Dying.” Yah, that Kris Allen guy. His single has yet to make it to the top 40 and is now at No. 42 on the Hot AC charts. At least it’s still climbing. It’s actually a pretty catchy tune, even if the title evokes that...

Published Fri, Nov 6

CKX, Inc., reports third quarter

source: USA Today

American Idol parent company CKX, Inc., reported a third-quarter revenue decline of $2.6 million Thursday. Plus, info on Carrie Underwood, Kris Allen and David Cook.

Published Fri, Nov 6

David Archuleta “Your Eyes Don’t Lie” in Atlantic City

source: Idol Stalker

David Archuleta performed at Trump’s Taj Mahal resort in Atlantic City over the weekend and there’s a huge collection of great videos on YouTube but I had to pick his performance of “Your Eyes Don’t Lie” to share.  David gets better and better on stage every time I see him and it’s hard to beli...

Published Thu, Nov 5

Syesha Mercado – Dreamgirls on the Wendy Williams Show

source: rickey.org

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Published Wed, Nov 4

David Archuleta Writing 'Fun Music' For Next Album

source: MTV

American Idol" alum David Archuleta talked to us about writing "fun music" for his upcoming second album. "You can tell that it's my story, and I like that," he said.

Published Wed, Nov 4

David Archuleta’s Impressive Performance In Atlantic City’s Joint Tour

source: Sponkit Celebrity

David Archuleta made the most of his impressive 50-minute set on his joint tour with Demi Lovato on November 1 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The “American Idol” alum, who was backed by a four-piece band, went through songs from his self-titled debut album. During the time he sang “Your Eyes D...

Published Tue, Nov 3

News Roundup: 10/30/2009

source: The Allmusic

We Are The Fallen, a rock group featuring American Idol alum Carly Smithson and three members of Evanescence, has signed a major-label deal with Universal Republic. The band’s debut is expected to arrive in early 2010. [Blabbermouth.net]

Published Fri, Oct 30