'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: Fatnasia lands VH1 reality series deal

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

>It was announced the other day that Fantasia would be the latest Idol alum to star in another reality series following her stint on the show that made her famous. Fantasia will have VH1's cameras follow her around to film her life, with a premiere date tentatively set for early 2010. There does not seem to be a true plot for the show, just another "watch what this celeb does in their daily lives" kind of deal.

>Back to Bacharach and David, the latest musical to feature Diana DeGarmo as one of its main stars, premieres Sun., April 19, at The Music Box @ Fonda in Los Angeles, Calif. The show will run until May 17 and also features former Idol Season 6 Hollywood round contestant Tom Lowe.

>Katharine McPhee and her team introduced a contest that allows fans to submit splash designs for her official Web site. Watch Kat's vlog on Kyte.com regarding the contest below:

For complete rules and instructions on how to submit the designs, check here.

>Blake Lewis has been blogging for T-Mobile's Grammy Celebration Concert Tour. In his latest blog entry, dated April 14, Blake wrote the following about a show at San Francisco's Warfield:

Last night's GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour Presented By T-Mobile Sidekick show was EPIC!! N.E.R.D. tore the house down. I've been waiting for years to see them and they did not disappoint. Two drummers on stage = huge sound! Natasha Bedingfield added her beautiful soul to the show right after N.E.R.D. and man! We've played a couple shows together and I have to say that this one, was the best I've seen. Her voice is too good. And her arrangements are killer! Super jazzy and sexy. Loved it.

I had fun playing at The Warfield. So much history and beauty. I think last night on a scale of 1 to 167 it was a 143. Hell yes!

Love, Peace and Beats.

Until next time.

BL

Blake will next travel to Boston on Mon., May 4, when he covers a show by Kelly Clarkson and Lady Gaga at the House of Blues.

>It was announced that Daughtry will participate in the Tampa Bay Rays' Summer Concert Series presented by Hess Express on Sat., Aug. 1. The concert will begin promptly following the game and will be free to all of its ticket-holding attendees. In other Daughtry news, Chris has now established a Twitter account.

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