'Idol' odds 'n ends: Paula takes back her rehab admittance

The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:

>Only days after the story broke in Ladies Home Journal that Paula Abdul admitted to entering rehab last November for addiction to painkillers as reported here, she comes out and refutes it. Per EW.com:

On Detroit's WKQI radio station, Abdul insisted she checked into the spa for a vacation, not a rehab stint. "I just wanted to chill out and get massages," Abdul said on the air this morning.

So which is it, Paula? You admit in your own words that you want to rehab and now you want to take back what you said? Really disappointing.

>The episode of Disney Channel's Hannah Montana that featured David Archuleta starring in a guest role aired Sunday, which included a duet between him and the show's star, Miley Cyrus. Watch the duet below:



David has been in Great Britain this week for the overseas leg of his solo tour with McFly, and is currently in Manchester.

>Jordin Sparks made a few waves at the Los Angeles Lakers playoff game Wednesday night when she was caught receiving a kiss from newly revealed boyfriend Steph Jones. The two have been keeping the relationship under wraps according to LoveBScott.com

In other Jordin news, two new producers for her upcoming sophomore album have been confirmed: Dr. Luke and Stargate, who join the previously announced Toby Gad as contributors to the album.

>Diana DeGarmo and Tom Lowe sat down with for his "Arts in Review" program on KPFK 90.7 FM in to discuss their current starring roles in the Los Angeles production of Back to Bacharach and David at The Music Box @ Fonda. Earlier in the week the pair split performances of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America" at the LA Dodgers game on Monday.

>Katharine McPhee and her record label, Verve Forecast, have teamed up with Shakefire.com and are holding a contest that will award one lucky entrant with a iPod Touch and a signed T-shirt. The contest's site states the following:

2009 is going to be a big year for Katharine McPhee! In the fall, she will be returning with a new album, new video, new tour and more! Get yourself ready with a brand new iPod Touch and a signed t-shirt!

Sounds like a host of big things are planned for Kat this year.

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'Idol' odds 'n ends: Castro writes with Kara, signs with Atlantic

The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:

>Jason Castro let Billboard know that he has in fact signed with Atlantic Records, which confirms rumors that have been floating around as of late. Watch his segment on Billboard's "The Buzz" below:

Jason also confirmed he has been writing some material himself in addition to working with Kara DioGuardi in a video Kara took of him in the studio.

>David Archuleta finally got to meet Miley Cyrus, as reported yesterday by JustJaredJr. Arch will be guest starring in the Disney Channel's series Hannah Montana in the episode titled "Promma Mia," which will premiere Sun., May 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The two music superstars will premiere their duet "I Wanna Know You" on the episode.

>Mandisa's new music video for her second single off her sophomore album, "He Is With You," premiered this week on the Christian video portal Tangle.com. Watch the video below:



Mandisa yesterday also appeared on the fourth hour of NBC's Today show to perform her single.

>Jordin Sparks will be performing in concert at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum following an Oakland Athletics game on Sat., June 6. The concert will be free to fans that paid admission to the baseball game.

>On the ratings front, Idol saw another slowdown in ratings this week. For Top 8 week, Tuesday's performance show pulled in 21.99 million viewers (7.9/21 ratings/share in 18-49 demo) while Wednesday's results show took in 22.44 million viewers (7.8/20) according to TVBytheNumbers.com.

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