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David Archuleta, New Idol Music
New single coming soon from David Archuleta

June 29, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

When I saw a notice on MySpace that there would be big news in the world of David Archuleta last week, I assumed it was the announcement that he’d be performing at this weekend’s July 4 celebration in Washington, D.C. He is, of course. The celebration will be broadcast on PBS, also featuring fireworks and…
Award Shows
Idol gets its own category at Teen Choice Awards

June 29, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

All the nominations are now in — another batch was announced yesterday — and lots of folks with connections to American Idol could walk away with surfboards from the Teen Choice Awards, to be televised Monday, Aug. 9, on FOX. Heck, Idol even has its own category for the show — favorite past American Idol…
Concert News, Kellie Pickler, Season 5 Contestants
A Kellie Pickler update, on her birthday no less

June 28, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Kellie Pickler turns 24 — yep, still just 24 — today, and it’s looking like year number 24 might be something special for the country music star and season five American Idol finalist. For starters, she just kicked off a new tour as an opening act for Rascal Flatts in Raleigh, N.C. Perfect spot to…
Danny Gokey, Idols on the Music Chart
Carrie stalls at #6; a new single from Danny Gokey

June 27, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” stalled on the country singles chart this week, holding at number six as American Idol’s season four champ tries for her third straight number one single off the “Play On” album. In front of Carrie on the singles chart at the moment: Miranda Lambert at number one with “The House that…
Fantasia, New Idol Music
A new video out, a new album coming from Fantasia

June 27, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Fantasia’s latest single, “Bittersweet,” continues to climb the R&B/Soul singles chart, and it won’t be long before we hear more from American Idol’s season three champ. According to her Web site, her new album will be released Aug. 10. Of course, I’ve seen various release dates for the album — July 27 on the Idol…
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson featured on Behind the Music tonight

June 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Jennifer Hudson will be featured on a new episode of VH1’s Behind the Music tonight at 10. And if you want a sneak peek at the episode, head here. VH1 has posted three snippets from the show on its Web site. The episode covers how Jennifer grew up on Chicago’s south side, performing in a…
Concert News, David Archuleta
David Archuleta to perform at A Capitol Fourth in D.C.

June 22, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

The performers have been announced for A Capitol Fourth, America’s Birthday Party, in Washington, D.C. And the list includes season seven American Idol runner-up David Archuleta. The concert runs from 8 to 9:30 p.m. on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and will air on PBS. Jimmy Smits will host the event. Other performs…
Adam Lambert, Award Shows
Adam Lambert stars at MuchMusic Awards (photo gallery)

June 21, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Season eight American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert was one of the stars of the show at the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto Sunday night. Haven’t heard of that awards show? I hadn’t either, until I started getting e-mail alerts about photos of Adam from the event. The annual awards are sponsored by the Canadian music video…
Season 10
Idol lowers age limit, a step in the wrong direction

June 21, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

American Idol just announced its first big change for season 10. And, in my mind, it’s a big step in the wrong direction. Come this summer, the age limit to audition for Idol drops from 16 to 15. Idol announced the change this morning. Please say it ain’t so. Look, folks, the Idol secret is…
Season 10
Idol coming to N.J. as part of season 10 auditions

June 21, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Hey, talented York County residents, want to audition for American Idol? The show is holding an audition just three hours away, in East Rutherford, N.J. OK, it’s not as convenient as two years ago, when Idol held auditions in Philly. But it’s a heck of an improvement over last year, when the East Coast auditions…

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