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.”
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’sVulture Blog at the G-Star Raw Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday night. Read the rest of this entry »
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.”
“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 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 »
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert has revealed that his first post-Idol album is due for release this fall.
On Wednesday, Adam — who came in second to reigning American Idol Kris Allen in the FOX reality competition back in May — confirmed that his album will be out in November in a message on his Twitter page.
Avril Lavigne is about to make things real complicated for some American Idol hopefuls. The pop punkstress will join Simon, Randy, and Kara at the judges’ table for one day when Idol arrives in Los Angeles for the final two days of auditions later this week.
Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Neil Patrick Harris, Shania Twain, Kristin Chenoweth, and Joe Jonas have also filled-in as guest judges on American Idol this summer, following the impromptu departure of longtime judge Paula Abdul last month.
The ninth season of American Idol premieres on FOX in January 2010.
In her first interview since announcing her departure from American Idol, former judge Paula Abdul opens up about the possibility of returning to television’s top-rated show — and her newest project as a guest star on Lifetime’s Drop Dead Diva.
In a chat with TV Guide Magazine, Paula speaks candidly about her decision to leave Idol — and reveals if there is anything series producers can do to get her back.
