While some people aren?t too happy about Kris Allen winning American Idol over Adam Lambert, experts say that the fans may have gotten it right. If you compare the singing styles of the final two, Kris is clearly a more marketable singer. It?s easier to make a great record out of R&B with a touch of John Mayer and Jason Mraz than an album of rock and roll with a touch of theater. And did you know that with the addition of Kris Allen in the set of winners of American Idol, three quarters of the winners are from the south? Power to the people!
For the second round of last night, Adam Lambert got to sing Sam Cooke?s ?A change is gonna come?? a song which offered Adam Lambert the opportunity to catch up with his rival?s performance from round one. As any decent man would do, Adam Lambert seizes the opportunity and he does it with style. Among the many praises from the other judges, Simon Cowell declares the following: “You are 100 percent back in the game. Congratulations.” It must have been a very impressive performance for Simon Cowell? either that or he?s using his influence to keep the competition alive and active. It?s probably working very well on the voters.
Simon Cowell says he would “absolutely not” stay on American Idol if the show slipped from its number one spot on US TV.
The 49-year-old makes his shocking admission as he tops The Hollywood Reporter’s Reality Power List.
Cowell, who heads his own company Syco Television, is just one of four high-profile Brits on the 50-person list that includes Simon Fuller, Gordon Ramsay and Nigel Lythgoe.
The TV judge says: “Being number one is verging on an obsession with me.
“I don’t accept the argument of fragmentation or declining numbers. The Super Bowl goes up every year.”
Despite this admission, Cowell still toys with the idea of leaving American Idol when his contract runs out.
“The idea that for the next five years I’d be doing exactly what I’ve been doing for the past five years … the thought is just too depressing,” he says.
“You have to evolve, you have to change.”
Cowell reportedly earns $36 million a year to do American Idol.
The rapper recently pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault brought to him by a photographer whom he supposedly attacked at the Los Angeles airport last September. It?s amazing that this case actually lingered in the law system for this long. More so, Kanye West didn?t do the pleading in person, he sent his lawyer to take care of that. Now it will probably be just another few months until this case eventually reaches the court, a few more months for the trials themselves and finally, Kanye West is probably going to be given a friendly warming and a ticket? or something of the sort. So this is how things work in the land were anybody can sue anybody else for mostly anything? quite the lovely system they have there.
The front man from Maroon 5 who was recently spotted with Cameron Diaz has also had the privilege of meeting the actress? mother. A source told the story of Adam Levine?s latest encounter: “Cameron arrived with her mom first and then Adam joined them at the table. It was total deja vu, except Cameron and Adam were even more comfortable with each other on Sunday, despite having the pressure of Adam meeting Cameron’s mom. Her mom made things easy though – she laughed and joked around with them and it was clear that everyone had a blast. Cameron and Adam were super cute with each other and there was definitely a strong attraction.” She must like the music? or she must like Adam Levine. Either way, things seem to have went down too good to be true? surely there is more to this than meets the eye.
Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has reportedly been teaching Beyonce how to drive like a professional.
The 24-year-old world champion has been showing Beyonce, 27, and rapper hubby Jay-Z, 39, around the track after they arrived at the Cannes Film Festival.
The couple has been supporting Beyonce’s younger sister Solange Knowles after she performed at the VIP Rooms.
An insider said: “Beyonce’s so excited to be learning from him. And Jay’s even worse. He’s ready to put on his helmet and get in the fast lane himself.”
The singer?s extravagant lifestyle has apparently finally found its reflection in her extraordinary bills. It seems that Britney Spears has spent no less than ten million dollars since last February. It seems that Britney Spears? dad isn?t really the best administrator of all of her belongings. However, a representative of his, ensures us this is not the case: “Since the initiation of the conservatorship, as a result of the concerted efforts of Mr. Spears as well as the professionals involved, all aspects of Ms. Spears’ life have been stabilized and continue to improve.” Yep, that?s the definitely the case! Those are usually the kinds of announcements you hear before banks collapse? everything is ok, there is nothing to worry about.
The rapper is planning to hold a free concert in Detroit when he will release his new album ?Relapse?. The relatively weird part is that there will be tickets and those tickets will be given away. The number of tickets got up 1500, the seat capacity of the MotorCity Casino where the concert will be held. Quite the bold move for Eminem, but after sitting so much time in the shadows, it?s a breath of fresh air. Still, you have to wonder if this idea has anything to do with his latest, serial-killer related source of inspiration? or the new hippie-oriented transformation.
The bassist from Pearl Jam, Jeff Ament, had a bit of a bad experience in changing the ownership of currency. He and a certain Mark Anthony Smith were attacked and robbed outside a studio in Atlanta where Pearl Jam is supposedly recording a new album. Apparently there were three assailants that stole 7000 dollars? worth in money and equipment. The two were attacked when arriving in a jeep at the studio? Jeff Ament apparently tried to run, but was intercepted with great hostility. What kind of a bassist is he anyway? He should?ve been hardcore, he should?ve used his instrument as a hand to hand weapon? after all, a bass guitar does pack quite a wallop.
Fans who shelled out some big bucks to see Bruce Springsteen in concert on May 18th in Washington DC have found themselves ticketless. Ticket reselling giants TicketsNow, owned by Ticketmaster, sold a number of ?premium seats? to Springsteen fans but oversold the concert in the process. This isn?t the first time that the Boss has run into trouble with the ticket companies. When tickets went on sale for his tour in February, buyers were automatically redirected to the TicketsNow website if the fan?s seating selection was sold out on Ticketmaster and paid up to 3 times the original price. The premium ticket holders whose seats were oversold in DC have been offered both refunds and tickets for the show in the cheap seats.
Soulja Boy?s delusions of grandeur have given a new definition to the meaning of the phrase. The rapper keeps a tally of goals that he hopes to accomplish but the young Soulja has set the bar almost into outer space. First on his list is to tour with Rick Ross and Eminem. Then he wants to collaborate with Jay-Z, Kanye West and Lil Wayne for his upcoming album ?The DeAndre Way?. Do those guys even know him? The delusional rapper boasted to reporters ?Mark my words: This album will go platinum. It will be the best album I’ve put out so far. I don’t want no bullshit. I want, from start to finish, classic #1 records. I’m not playing.?
Jane?s Addiction front man Perry Farrell suffered an injury last Sunday night when the rocker tore his calf muscle onstage during a concert in Atlanta. The band was starting their song ?Three Days? when he tore his muscle, but in the true sense of being a performer, he went on through a full set in pain before getting any medical help. He was taken by ambulance to the Atlanta Medical Center immediately. Jane?s Addiction was only three days into their joint tour with Nine Inch Nails but don?t expect Perry to take a break. According to a statement, he plans to stay on schedule and keep performing. The only downside is that he may be sitting down as he has been ordered to stay off his leg.
Lady Gaga paid a visit to ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ and performed a stirring rendition of her international smash, “Poker Face”. Watch her tear it up on the keys AND the dance-floor!
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Brand new remixes of Lady Gaga’s latest single “LoveGame” by Dave Aude, Space Cowboy & Robots To Mars are available today! Download them from iTunes now!
From R. City – the hit songwriters that penned hits for Akon, the Pussycat Dolls, Sean Kingston, Usher, and more – comes a new FIRE mixtape aggressively titled “Put the F’N Album Out…Sneak Peak”!
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Wake the neighbors! Sound the alarm! The streets are going to be set on fire with the debut album by hip hop duo R. City, on Konlive/Geffen Records. With R. City?s work behind the scenes, penning songs for Akon, Usher, Mario, Sean Kingston and Rodney Jerkins, to Nicole Scherzinger and the Pussycat Dolls, Jesse McCartney, Macy Gray, Ashlee Simpson and Enrique Iglesias, they?ve been able to produce an inferno of anticipation amongst the industry and the streets for the release of their album ?Wake the Neighbors.?
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1. Say What I Feel Inside
2. Intro
3. Best I Ever Heard
4. Put The F’N Album Out
5. Good Guy
6. Move
7. Bring It Back
8. Jumping Off The Building
9. She Coppin That Thing
10. Money On My Mind
11. P.S.A
12. Tha Return
13. Burn Freestyle
14. Let Ya Buzz Build
15. Gettin Some Pt.3
16. Lions Tigers & Bears RMX
17. May Day
Ashley Tisdale checked in with a new video blog from her radio promo tour. Watch her visit Y100 in Miami, play some new tracks for a group of fans and even stop by 7-11 in her PJs. Be sure to check back on AshleyTisdale.com for updates leading up to the release of her album Guilty Pleasure!
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Pussycat Dolls’ brand new single “Hush Hush; Hush Hush” is available now! The Dolls put a new spin on a track from their album Doll Domination – adding a sample from Gloria Gaynor’s 70s classic “I Will Survive.” Listen to the track below, and head over to iTunes to grab it today.
After their latest show, The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience, the three band mate brothers are getting a bit tired with being famous and the impact it has had on their lives. Joe Jonas had this to say on behalf of himself and the band: “Do we ever wish we could lead a normal life? We definitely do. There are days when we have it and days when we don’t, but appreciate all of it, it’s awesome.” Ok, so maybe the Jonas Brothers are not so fed up with it all. After all, they?ve got thousands of screaming, hysterical teenage girls on their backs almost constantly? what?s not to like about that? Maybe getting ripped to bits and pieces and mauled to death? Perhaps, perhaps?
The host from American Idol really stunned the audiences with his unique way of announcing the finalists for this season?s show. Ryan Seacrest used the following words: “I can now reveal, after the nationwide vote, the first person competing in next week’s finale … is … Kris!” You gotta? hand it to Ryan Seacrest? he must know how to make a crowd tingle all over. And of course, the announcement wouldn?t be complete without: “The person competing with Kris Allen in the finale next week is … Adam Lambert.” There you have it? straight from the man with the plan himself. Let?s just see if Ryan Seacrest can use his unique talents to the max next week too.
Amy Winehouse was supposed to perform in St. Lucia last Friday but a heavy rainstorm brought the performance to a halt shortly into her set and ultimately forced Wino to postpone the gig. This was the singer?s first attempt at performing in 2009 and her rep says that she tried to continue through the rain but was forced to stop. There?s no word if she?ll reschedule. However, if her performance is anything like the one that she gave for a jazz fest this past weekend, I know that a lot of people are hoping that she just drop off the face of the earth. Wino?s performance was a train wreck! She sounded awful, stopped during the middle of the song and walked off stage!
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Just a week after his beloved brother?s death, David Cook got back to his tour this past weekend. The obviously heartbroken singer took the stage in Akron, Ohio and struggled to get through several of his songs, though he made no actual mention of his personal tragedy. During one of his songs, the American Idol winner stopped to address the audience saying ?It’s gonna be tough for me. I’m sorry. Do you mind if I sing a different song?? Some reports even claim that David walked off the stage entirely during the song ?Come Back to Me? but returned 5 minutes later. Stay strong David!
Usually, we all see the American Idol contestants trying to one up the other with their performances. But last night, it was a war of the judges? egos as the final 3 performed songs that the judges picked. When Kris Allen performed Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi?s choice of One Republic?s ?Apologize?, Simon Cowell called Kara on a cop out by picking his song and then ripping into Kris for not performing it a specific way. At one point, Kara even went behind Simon and covered his mouth with her hands. She wasn?t the only judge to get physical though. While it was not shown, Danny Gokey was pointing towards Simon and Paula Abdul as Ryan Seacrest was reciting the numbers that Paula punched Simon. Adam Lambert even pertained to having Paula hit Simon again.
The American Idol contestant blew away with his performance yet again. For last evening he went with ?Cryin?? by Aerosmith and his vocal coverage was supposedly excellent? but the band didn?t quite perform up to the singer. Still, the reactions were no less than what was expected. Randy Jackson himself said this about Adam Lambert?s performance: “You should be a rock star! That’s who you are, baby!” It looks like Simon Cowell?s statement is slowly becoming a reality? Adam Lambert has apparently dodged the oncoming bullet once more? gee, what a surprise! Still, there is also tonight to be considered? who knows, the show may yet hold more surprises.
The former rapper has recently written on his blog about how Eminem openly attacked his relationship with wife Mariah Carey. Nick Cannon wrote: “Not only has his music not evolved, but also homeboy is still obsessed with my wife. The same female that wouldn’t let him get to second base from 8 years ago. This so-called man has just disrespected and slenderized one of the world’s most significantly influential artists, one of the most notable BLACK females of our time, the incredibly cherished, globally loved and world-embraced woman of color, Mariah Carey.? Nick Cannon also prompted Eminem for the two of them to deal with the problem: “Man to man, let’s meet up and deal with this like adults. This is my invitation to you, whenever and wherever you like sir.” Indeed, very mature of Nick Cannon to want to kick Eminem?s ass for a song. And very mature of Eminem to be so direct with his lyrics and not try a more subtle approach? society has indeed evolved from its earlier cave days.
The rapper has recently been contacted by FIFA to be in charge of the music at the opening ceremony at the South African Tournament next month. Akon had this to say abut his new position: “I’ve been hired as musical director for the World Cup. I will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and music at the ceremonies and I’m off to South Africa this week for meetings. I love soccer so it’s a great honor.” He also added the following about involving football players in the music while referring to David Beckham: “I know David, he’s my man. But I’m not asking for his advice. Footballers should stick to football.” Interesting boundaries Akon sets? but I ask myself how a rapper is going to arrange world cup music? but hey, why be skeptical. Why not just wait and see how Akon manages to? handle the situation.
The singer has apparently written a song called ?Silly Boy? which is most likely aimed at her former boyfriend Chris Brown. Some Rihanna?s lyrics for the song are as follows: “I said I’m not coming back / You fooled me once but you can’t have that ego turning. Just too bad for you, that when you had me / Didn’t know what to do, she’s over you. Cause you had a good girl, good girl / Girl that’s a keeper / You had a good girl, good girl but didn’t know how to treat her. So silly boy get out my face / Why do you like the way regrets taste?” Well, that?s one way to get over the whole assault thing. But still you have to wonder how much Rihanna can actually get to Chris Brown with a song like that? especially since the man is still facing jail time.
Due to the Jesusita Fire that kept burning in the Santa Barbara area last week, Katy Perry postponed her concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl this past weekend. The show has been rescheduled for August 30th. In a statement, the singer said ?What’s most important right now is fighting the fires that threaten my hometown and saving Santa Barbara. Naturally, I am very upset but I understand the circumstances and am counting down the days when we can all be back at the Bowl to celebrate Santa Barbara and experience ?The Hello Katy Tour? Grand Finale! My prayers are with you Santa Barbara.? All tickets for the May 9th concert will be honored for the new date.
Ean Evans, the bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. It?s the second death in the iconic band this year. In January, the former keyboardist Billy Powell, also passed away. In 1977, three band members of the storied group died in a plane crash. I wish condolences to all the loved ones that Ean Evans has left behind and I wish that he finally gets his peace. The music industry will never forget his contributions to his art. He will be deeply missed but their music will surely live on. May all the souls of the deceased band members rest in peace.
Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney has reportedly got engaged to girlfriend Nancy Shevell but has not made an announcement because of his ex-wife Heather Mills.
It is claimed Sir Paul, 66, is worried ex-wife Heather, 41, will sabotage their happy moment when they officially announce the news.
Sir Paul reportedly told friends that new love Nancy, 47, is the closest thing to his wife Linda, who died over ten years ago.
A source close to the star said: “Paul just loves being in love. He feels that he functions better and feels more complete as a human being.”
The source added, according to British newspaper the Sunday Express: “It’s as though being in love is a natural state for him.”
The investigators in charge of the burning down of 50 Cent?s Long Island mansion have not yet cleared anyone as a suspect? including 50 Cent himself, who apparently issued a statement saying otherwise: The police department and insurance investigators ruled that there is absolutely no proof or evidence suggesting that Curtis Jackson or any affiliated parties were involved. Curtis Jackson has just been cleared of all the accusations. The investigation will continue until the guilty party is found.” 50 Cent is under the suspicion that he burned down his own house? worth 1.4 million dollars, I might add? Talk about having a temper? or some overdue mortgages. Leave it to the modern banking system to get you doing things you wouldn?t normally consider.
Green Day will release 21st Century Breakdown, the long awaited follow-up to American Idiot, on Friday May 15th. The album, produced by Butch Vig (Nirvana, AFI, Smashing Pumpkins), features the single ?Know Your Enemy.? While fans can buy the album in-stores on the 15th, those eager to hear the new record can do so now on Rhapsody.com where the album is streaming in its entirety.
Hear all 18 tracks plus 2 live exclusives now at http://www.rhapsody.com/green-day/21st-century-breakdown. For more information on Green Day, including tourdates, visit GreenDay.com.
