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Syesha Mercado
Opening night for Syesha Mercado and the Dreamgirls

November 23, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Sunday marked opening night for Syesha Mercado and the new Dreamgirls. The reviews I’ve read are mostly positive. For those who missed the news, Syesha, the third-place finisher on Idol season seven, landed the role of Deena Jones in the new stage version of Dreamgirls. The show opened at the Apollo Theater in Harlem as…
Adam Lambert, Idols at awards shows
Adam Lambert explains his AMA performance

November 23, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Even before he paraded across the AMA stage during a performance some are calling too racy for TV, Adam Lambert explained what he was about to do in an interview with The Associated Press. Said Adam: “We’ve seen female pop and rock performers do that for the last 10 years. They’ve been very provocative, owning…
Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry
Idols at the American Music Awards

November 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 1

Idols are only nominated in two categories at tonight’s American Music Awards. Carrie Underwood is up for top female country performer of the year; Daughtry is up for rock band of the year. But there will be other reasons for Idol fans to watch the show tonight. Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert are scheduled to…
Idols at awards shows
Taylor Swift named Artist of the Year (AMA photo gallery)

November 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

I’ll be posting photos of non-Idols in this blog as the AMAs progress, and listing the winners. Check back frequently. I’ll post all the photos of Lady Gaga I can find since she’s sure to be outrageous. No Gaga pics yet, but it sure looks like some of the other performers are trying to out-Gaga…
Adam Lambert, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Adam Lambert delivers on his promise

November 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Adam Lambert “For Your Entertainment” 1. Music Again 2. For Your Entertainment 3. Whataya Want From Me 4. Strut 5. Soaked 6. Sure Fire Winners 7. A Loaded Smile 8. If I Had You 9. Pick U Up 10. Fever 11. Sleepwalker 12. Aftermath 13. Broke Open 14. Time For Miracles Kris Allen was the…
Idols on the Music Chart
Music charts: Carrie slips; Kris tops Adam, so far

November 21, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Well, Carrie Underwood’s reign at the top of the Billboard album chart lasted exactly one week. This week, she’s bumped to number three by Bon Jovi’s “The Circle” and Andrea Bocelli’s “My Christmas.” But “Play On,” Carrie’s latest, is still number one on the country album chart, just ahead of Taylor Swift’s “Fearless,” which is…
Concert News, Lindsey Cardinale
Lindsey Cardinale: School 1st, music 2nd, for now

November 20, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Four years removed from her appearance as a finalist on American Idol, Lindsey Cardinale still hasn’t released that debut album. She still hopes to, someday. But right now, she has another priority — finishing college. The Louisiana native and Nashville, Tenn., resident was in college when season four of American Idol interrupted her education. Now…
Adam Lambert, Idols at awards shows
Adam Lambert promises an ‘edge’ to AMA performance

November 20, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

In a story that moved earlier today, Adam Lambert told The Associated Press that his performance at Sunday’s American Music Awards (8 p.m. ABC) will have “an edge” to it. Surprise, surprise, right? Anyway, apparently Adam will be doing a sexed-up rendition of “For Your Entertainment,” the title track off his album that hits stores…
Adam Lambert, Idols at awards shows
Adam Lambert at AMA rehearsals (a photo gallery)

November 19, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The American Music Awards are Sunday night on ABC (8 p.m.) and performing live on the show will be Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and, of course, Adam Lambert. Idols nominated for awards include Daughtry as favorite adult contempoary artist and Carrie as favorite female country artist. Adam, whose debut CD hits stores Tuesday, rehearsed…
New Idol Music, Nikki McKibbin
Nikki McKibbin on overcoming addiction, a new single and Wicked Attraction

November 19, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Nikki McKibbin burst onto the scene as a red-haired rocker in season one of American Idol. Forever on the brink of elimination, she persevered, finishing in third place behind Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Looking back, she says she and the other contestants had “no clue” how huge Fox’s then-new singing talent show would become….

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