Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Idols Come Out to Help Jerry's Kids

“American Idol” will be well represented at the 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon…

David Archuleta is scheduled to perform, while Ace Young is scheduled to one of the special co-hosts.

The telethon is also slated to include a performance from the Broadway show, “Rock of Ages,” which stars Season 4’s Constantine Maroulis.

The 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon begins Sunday, September 5th and concludes Monday, September 6th. Check your local listing for start times in your area. You can see it locally on WSAZ...

Carrie to Co-Host CMAs Again

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will co-host the Country Music Association Awards for the third year in a row.

The 44th Annual CMA Awards will air on ABC Wednesday, November 10th.

Carrie has won five CMA awards, including three for Female Vocalist of the Year.

Photo Credit: Bob D'Amico/ABC

Judging Candidates Turn to the Media

People interested in sitting at the “Idol” judges table—and fans of possible candidates—are now turning to the media to plead their cases…

This week, the Committee to Put J. Lo on “Idol” released a press release to show its support for Jennifer Lopez. The campaign is led by Dr. Lloyd Landsman, who is J. Lo’s Long Island neighbor. There’s an online petition they plan to send to FOX and an advertising campaign is in the works.

Also this week, the Joel Diamond camp sent out a press release to show the support for him to replace Simon Cowell.

Diamond is a music producer that has produced such monster hits as “I Will Survive” for Gloria Gaynor. He also discovered New Edition and New Kids on the Block.

According to the press release, he won the simonreplacement.com competition by tallying over 58,000 votes. The release also featured 14 endorsements for Diamond from a varied group of performers including Gaynor, Joe Pesci and David Hasselhoff.

The official announcement should be coming very soon…

Lee Pitches In to Fight Hunger

Reigning American Idol Lee DeWyze returned to Chicago today to show his support for Feeding America's Hunger Action Month.

In a press release, Lee said about the campaign, “I was shocked to learn that more than 49 million Americans live at risk of hunger, including 17 million children. I am so eager to help Feeding America spread the word about the extent of hunger in this country, and to help in any way I can.”

Hunger Action Month is a multi-faceted effort to mobilize the public to end hunger in the United States. The campaign’s major sponsor, The Cheesecake Factory, is sponsoring a contest to go along with the campaign. You can get more details here.

Photo Credit: RCA

Monday, August 23, 2010

Fantasia Speaks Out

In an interview for "Behind the Music," Fantasia admitted she was trying to kill herself when she overdosed on pills.

You can see a preview here. The episode will air tomorrow (Tuesday, the 24th) at 9 p.m. on VH1...

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Is Steven Tyler a Done Deal?

E! Online’s Ted Casablanca reports that Steven Tyler has officially signed a contract to be an “Idol” judge. FOX had no comment on the report.

E! Online also quotes “Idol” Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe as saying the choice will be announced in the next three weeks…

Lee Sets His Release Date

E! Online reported today that Lee DeWyze’s debut album will hit stores November 16th.

Earlier this month, Lee won the Teen Choice Award for Male Reality/Variety Star. Whether that is a good omen about album sales remains to be seen…

Photo Credit: RCA