Kris Allen Album Cover Art Revealed
The self-titled debut album from American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen debuts Nov. 17.
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Mandisa Weight Loss — “American Idol” Alum Lost 80 Pounds!
Mandisa has struggled with weight issues most of her life. But never more publicly than on the fifth season of American Idol, during which Simon Cowell famously joked that the show would need a “bigger stage” to accommodate her.
“I was watching the auditions with my friends and was so humiliated and hurt, but my friends prayed that God would have mercy on him and help me forgive him before I returned to move on to the next competition, and I did.”
Now 80 pounds thinner, Mandisa is the one laughing. The gospel-singing powerhouse is opening up about her weight loss with the help of personal trainer and how a history childhood abuse led to her addiction to food.
Check Out This New Interview With Mandisa….
“Idol Gives Back” — “American Idol” Charity Special — Returns April 21
Idol’s giving back for the third time. After a yearlong hiatus, American Idol is bringing back its Idol Gives Back charitable special on April 21.
The special will benefit Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children, and the United Nations Foundation. Specials in 2006 & 2007 raised more than $140 million.
The ninth season of American Idol premieres in January with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Ellen DeGeneres, who will replace departing judge Paula Abdul.
Adam Lambert Reveals New Goatee In DonorsChoose Message To Fans
With presales for his debut album wrecking the competition on Amazon.com, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has a lot to be thankful for. On Wednesday, a grateful Glambert showed off his new goatee in a video thanking fans who participated in his DonorsChoose.org , which has raised over $229,000 to support arts programs in schools across America.
Way to go!
Chris Sligh To “American Idol” Finalists: “You’re Not Going To Be Successful”
Hey, does anyone remember Chris Sligh? You know, the former American Idol finalist with a big voice, even bigger hair, and a startling resemblance to Sideshow Bob? Well, the singer has risen from the ashes of obscurity with words of warning for aspiring singers hoping to appear on the TV talent competition: Idol doesn’t guarantee a successful career in music.
The 31-year-old singer — who recently released his debut album — finished tenth on the sixth season of Idol in 2007. Chris took to his Offical Blog on Friday to caution Season 8 contestants that their “days of being a star” will soon be over. In fact, most former Idols can hang up their hopes of ever reaching superstardom — or even becoming a one hit wonder — if Chris’ theory is to be believed.
“This season of Idol was one of the most talented, if history repeats itself the majority of these Idols will do nothing in music… Not trying to be mean, just being real,” Chris wrote. “Chances are you’ll never feel the rush of playing in front of 10,000 people who care about you again. Your star is waning and remarkably quickly.”
Sadly, he has a point…
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Kris Allen “Live Like We’re Dying” (Audio & Lyrics)
Have you heard “Live Like We’re Dying,” the new single from American Idol champ Kris Allen?
Kara DioGuardi Reality Show Gives “Dropped” Artists Second Chance At Stardom
Kara Dioguardi is shopping a new reality show that would give recording artists a second shot at stardom after being dropped by their labels.
“It’s called ‘Dropped.’ I’m starting to shop it now,” the American Idol judge told New York Magazine’s Vulture Blog at the G-Star Raw Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday night.
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Rosie O’Donnell: “Ellen Will Be A Better ‘Idol’ Judge Than Paula”
Rosie O’Donnell predicts big success for Ellen DeGeneres as the Emmy-winning talk show host prepares to take over the fourth judge’s seat on American Idol.
“I think she’ll be very good at that show,” the outspoken comedienne, who is gearing up to host her own radio show on SIRIUS XM this fall, said during Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Thursday evening.
In fact, Ro believes Ellen will be a better Idol judge than Paula Abdul, “who was often incoherent.”
*Shots Fired!*
Paula Abdul Gives Ellen Her “Idol” Blessing
September 10th, 2009 by Castina
Tagged as: American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Abdul, Popular Culture
“Forever Your Girl” and Always A Lady. There’s no bad blood between former American Idol judge Paula Abdul and her replacement comedienne/daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
On Thursday, the former singing star released a statement congratulating Ellen on her new job as the fourth judge on television’s top-rated talent competition.
Ellen “American Idol” Judge — Ellen DeGeneres Replaces Paula Abdul On “American Idol”
Ellen DeGeneres is about to tickle the funny bone of millions of music lovers — the comedienne will replace “Forever Your Girl” star Paula Abdul as a judge when the 9th season of American Idol kicks off in January 2010.
Ellen says she’s thrilled to take over the seat left vacant after Abdul quit the series in the middle of a salary dispute with producers last month.
The Emmy Award-winning TV talk show host announced the news during a taping of The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday.
“I have a big announcement to make. No one knows this. I just finally got the OK … just moments ago to announce this to you today…I am going to be the new judge on ‘American Idol,’” Ellen — who will continuing hosting her daytime series — told her audience on a show which will air on Thursday. “I’m not leaving here. Don’t worry about that. I’m going to have a day job and a night job,” she cautioned. Read the rest of this entry »
