August | 2009 | Idol Chatter & Voice Views

Katherine McPhee, New Idol Music
Will blonde sell more albums for Kat?

August 8, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

With her long dark tresses, Katharine McPhee ranked as one of Idol’s all-time beauties. So fans are likely going to be a little shocked to discover that Kat has cut her hair much shorter and dyed it blonde. The occasion: The announcement of the Oct. 6 release of her second album, of course. Sporting her…
Adam Lambert, David Cook, Kris Allen
David Cook, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert on stage together

August 7, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Not one, not two, but three Idol finalists took to the “Good Morning America” concert stage on Friday. Those Idols: season seven winner David Cook, season eight winner Kris Allen and season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. For Kris and Adam, it’s going to make for a long day. They’re also scheduled to perform with the…
Judges, Paula Abdul
The latest on Paula’s departure(?)

August 6, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Paula Abdul was offered a new Idol contract in the range of $5 million per year — about a 25 percent raise — to stay as a judge on the show. Of course, that’s only about half of what host Ryan Seacrest’s new contract calls for, which might…
Mishavonna Henson
Mishavonna Henson says she’s a country girl at heart

August 6, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Mishavonna Henson might have grown up in southern California. She might have sung “Drops of Jupiter” in the Idol semifinals. But she’s a country girl at heart. Want proof? She celebrated her 19th birthday July 25 by singing the national anthem at the Norco Rodeo. She’s thrilled about an upcoming appearance at the Kern County…
Judges, Paula Abdul
To Paula: Thanks for the memories and all those strange moments

August 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

When it comes to Idol, three judges are better than four. Season eight proved that. But, boy, if I had to choose the third judge, I’d take Paula Abdul over Kara DioGuardi any day. It looks like the opposite will happen. Paula’s Tweet heard round the Idol world went out Tuesday night: “With sadness in…
Brooke White, Judges, Paula Abdul
Brooke White reflects on Paula’s departure

August 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

I had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke White about her new album, “High Hopes and Heartbreak,” Wednesday afternoon. And, of course, on this day, you can’t talk to anyone related to Idol without talking about Paula Abdul’s departure from the show. Brooke recalled how Paula spent a good deal of time talking to her the…
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler driving a bulldozer? Oh, no

August 3, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Imagine country cutie Kellie Pickler behind the controls of a bullbozer when her MySpace mood is crazy. Personally, I’d rather not. But if it’s all for a good cause … Apparently, that’s how Kellie spent part of her weekend. She’s participating in an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The show is providing a home…
Adam Lambert, David Cook, Kris Allen
A triple treat for Idol fans Friday morning

August 3, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Last Friday, “Good Morning America’s” Summer Concert Series featured the original Idol, Kelly Clarkson. This week, a triple treat for Idol fans. The concert at New York City’s Central Park will feature … get this: David Cook, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert. So if you can’t get to the Idol show in Washington, D.C., Tuesday…
Chris Daughtry, Idols on the Music Chart
Idols on the music charts

August 2, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

This week’s Billboard charts features two Idol albums in the top 10; it’s been a while since that’s happened. I’m talking, of course, about Daughtry’s latest CD, which debuted at number one last week but drops a spot this week because of the popularity of the latest Demi Lovato release. Then there’s Jordin Sparks, who…

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