'Idol' odds 'n ends: Michael Johns to release "Another Christmas"

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

>Michael Johns will release a Christmas song to iTunes on Dec. 9 called "Another Christmas." Proceeds will go to an unnamed charity.

>Jennifer Hudson yesterday posted a blog entry on her official music MySpace page thanking fans for their support during this difficult time. The message read:

I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers during
this difficult time. My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your
love and concern.jhud

>An anonymous source told OK! magazine that Paula Abdul wants off Idol after the upcoming eighth season so that she can "develop new TV projects." Suddenly the Kara DioGuardi hire doesn't seem so odd.

>David Cook did some charity work the week before the release of his debut album when he attended the fourth annual Do the Wright Thing gala at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, where he performed. Proceeds raised at the event benefit New York Mets third baseman David Wright's charity.

>It was announced that Katharine McPhee will perform "Somewhere" on The View on Wed., Nov. 19.

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Update on Kevin Covais

It was reported last week that Kevin Covais was rushed to the hospital last Sunday after suffering a seizure, causing him to miss a scheduled show in New Jersey. According to his publicist, Cindy Collins, Kevin is now doing fine. In an e-mail received Saturday night, Collins said of the health scare:

"It was a diabetes related matter and wasn't serious."

IDOL LIVE is glad to hear that Kevin is doing well and that the matter was not as serious as previously believed. Kevin's publicist also said Kevin is preparing for his MGM press tour in promotion of College and will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the New York Mets and the New York Jets within the next month.

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