The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>Cat Deely announced during last night's episode of So You Think You Can Dance that FOX will be rebroadcasting the Top 13 episode of Season 8, during which the theme was the songs of Michael Jackson. The two-hour episode will air in its entirety at 8 p.m. ET on Mon., June 29.
>Syesha Mercado is following in Jennifer Hudson's footsteps (sort of), as she has landed the role of Deena Jones for the upcoming national tour of the musical Dreamgirls (Jennifer played the role of Effie White in the film adaptation of the musical). The tour will kick off at the Apollo Theatre before embarking on its tour. Per Playbill:Performances will begin at the Apollo Nov. 7 with an opening scheduled for Nov. 22. The limited run will play the Harlem venue through Dec. 6
The tour will visit the following cities: Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Columbus, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Costa Mesa, Cincinnati, Philadelphia.
>Speaking of Jennifer Hudson, the Oscar and Grammy winner was featured in a six-page spread in the July 2009 issue of Elle magazine. Excerpts of her interview with the magazine can be found below:On being the youngest of three:
The issue is currently available to purchase on newsstands everywhere.
“I was the biggest baby. Even now, I find people younger than me babying me.”
On her faith:
“It only gets stronger. Otherwise, I would lose my mind. I always look at things two ways: through my human eye and then through a spiritual perspective. Everything happens for a reason, and God is in control of everything. My favorite hymn is ‘How Great Is Thy Faith in Him?’ And ‘Precious Lord’—who doesn’t love ‘Precious Lord’?”
On her mother’s encouragement:
“Anything she said I could do, I ended up doing. She’d say, ‘You know, I think you could be an actress, Jenny—you can act!’ And I was like, ‘Mama, whatever.’ And then I turn around and win an Oscar!”
>Daughtry will perform today at Donauinselfest in Vienna, Austria. The annual free music concert will also feature the bands Core, Zweitfrau and My Excellence among others.
The photo to the right is of Chris and the boys doing a sound check prior to the concert and is courtesy of Katrinsgoodiebag.se.
>The current OK! magazine features a 17-page spread dedicated to the hottest country singers out there at the moment, and naturally both Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler are included. Two facts about the artists are: 1. Carrie Underwood has been playing softball for nine years.
The issue is now available on newsstands nationwide.
5. Kellie Pickler attributes her good calves to wearing stilettos, especially ones from Christian Louboutin.
6. Pickler also hates sleeping on other people’s mattresses.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
'Idol' odds 'n ends: FOX to rebroadcast Top 13 Michael Jackson episode Monday
Friday, December 5, 2008
'Idol' odds 'n ends: when 'Idol' and 'CSI' collide
The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>American Idol itself was spoofed on CSI in all its glory in the venerable crime show's episode last night in which the crew had to solve a murder revolving around the show "Overnight Sensation." Funny stuff, CBS.
>A few Idol alums reacted to the news of their Grammy nominations, most notably Jordin Sparks (who screamed in a video and posted a blog on her MySpace) and Jennifer Hudson (who called the nominations "truly a blessing").
>Kristy Lee Cook is featured in the December 2008 issue of Elle magazine in a story called "A New Reality." Carrie Underwood is on the cover of the issue.
>EW.com has a poll up asking readers to vote for their favorite music of 2008. David Cook is listed as one of the artists with the best album of the year. Results will be published in the magazine in the Dec. 19 issue.
>As reported by Ken Barnes of USAToday.com, the American Christmas compilation failed to sell 100 copies in its first week of release. That's really too bad.
Friday, November 7, 2008
'Idol' odds 'n ends: Diana, Eric the Midget & Stern unite!
The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>It was a grand ol' time when Diana DeGarmo, Eric the Midget and Howard Stern all met together in Stern's studio on his Sirius satellite radio program on Mon., Nov. 3. This was the first meeting of the three all in person, and the first time Diana was able to respond to the incessant talk about her between Eric and Stern and his crew that has carried on for the past two years. Watch a clip of the exchange on HowardTV.
>It was announced this week that the two-hour premiere of the eighth season of Idol (already?) will be Tues., Jan 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Can't wait.
>Carrie Underwood made the cover of Elle magazine for the Dec. 2008 issue. In the issue, Carrie apologizes for the comments she made about ex-boyfriend Tony Romo, saying she's "just not about drama...at all." Not to be outdone, Carly Smithson and Michael Johns had a photo shoot in the same issue.
>Justin Guarini will fulfill the token Idol alum on the third season of CMT's Gone Country. Following the shadow of Diana DeGarmo (Season 1) and Mikalah Gordon (Season 2), Justin will appear with such has-beens as Taylor Dayne, former Miss USA Tara Connor and George Clinton. The season premieres in January 2009.
>Chris Daughtry will be one of many celebrities to appear at Alicia Keys' annual Black Ball fund-raiser in New York City on Thurs., Nov. 13. The benefit will raise money for the Keep a Child Alive foundation.
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