American Idol Top 7 Performances Video from the last night episode:
Casey Abrams – “Harder To Breathe” Maroon 5 – American Idol Top 7
Haley Reinhart – “Rolling In The Deep” Adele – American Idol Top 7
James Durbin – “Uprising” Muse – American Idol Top 7
Lauren Alaina – “Born To Fly” Sara Evans – American Idol Top 7
Jacob Lusk – Dance with my father American Idol Top 7
Stefano Langone – Closer (American Idol Top 7)
Scotty McCreery “Swingin’” – Top 7 American Idol 2011
Fox really wants all “Glee” fans to watch the Super Bowl this year as it has recently been announced that actress Lea Michele will be singing “America the Beautiful” during the pre-game festivities of this year’s big event. Following the TV star’s lead will be pop singer Christina Aguilera who will sing the National Anthem. It sounds like a diva off to me. I wonder whose set of pipes will grab the hearts of the nation more. I think it’s a pretty tough call but if Christina messes up, she’s going to live with it for the rest of her life.
Rumors have come up that starting next season, American Idol fans will finally be able to vote online. Reports of the news have shown up on the reality TV shows gossip sites votefortheworst.com and ainow.org. But when asked about the reports, Fox had no comment. Assuming this is the truth, imagine how many more people will be inclined to vote now. I definitely hope the rumors are true. It will definitely save some money from having to text or call. With all the reported changes to the show, will you be tuning in and voting? I guess we all just have to wait for the kick off.
Sources are saying that Glee producers are rethinking their initial plan to do a tribute episode following the Super Bowl this year. It has been reported that the hit FOX TV series was considering an homage to either Bruce Springsteen or Michael Jackson, but now, Ryan Murphy and others are leaning towards a regular episode. There are good things and bad things to the strategy but I kind of agree with having a regular episode instead of getting another stunt one. I say get back to basics and remind everyone why we fell in love with this show. We all love Madonna and The Boss and that wouldnt change. Lets remember why we love Rachel, Finn, Kurt and friends.
The stars of hit TV show Glee are glum over the show’s smash hit soundtrack. For the singing high school stars claim they have been short changed by Sony Music over royalties from the No. 1 album Glee: The Music ” Journey to the Regionals. More than a million of the albums have been sold to fans but stars such as Corey Monteith and Mark Salling are grumbling they have received minimal payments from it. “I got 400 bucks from it going No. 1,” Monteith told a Washington D.C. radio show. Many of the stars are now choosing to sign with different record labels for their solo projects, including Salling and Matthew Morrison. “The Glee cast is furious because they feel they were misled by Sony,” an insider told the New York Post. “They have all complained to executive producer Ryan Murphy that they want a bigger share of the royalties. “Sony should have known better ” they kept their hands on money that could have been paid to the cast. “But by upsetting the biggest talent on TV, the label is cutting its nose off to spite its face. It is myopic, short-term thinking on their part.” Reps for Sony and Fox did not comment.
Lea Michele recently had an interview where she got to talk about makeup, her stand out moment on Glee and who would be a perfect addition to the hit Fox TV series. The actress said Justin Timberlake would be the perfect Glee guest star: He sings, he dances, and hes hilarious. Producers are said to be saving the singers appearance and music for the much-anticipated Super Bowl episode. Lea also mentions how singing Dont Rain on My Parade was her best moment on the show because its her favorite song and felt that it was a dream come true to get the chance to perform it.
There are only a few episodes left of American Idol meaning there?s only so much time left until Simon Cowell will be gone from the judges? table permanently. However, there?s still no replacement named. It?s being said that the snarky judge?s replacement will not be revealed until after the May 26 season finale. Fox chairman Peter Rice said ?We?re not going to rush into something. We?re not going to try to find a Simon clone who can do what he does because, you know, he?s one of a kind. But the [Idol] format itself, people love.? I wonder who they?re going to pick.
Fantasia Barrino may have a stalker as the American Idol champ, who is currently starring in ?The Color Purple? at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, received a hate-filled letter last week from someone who claims to have been a security guard on Fox when the singer was still on AI. The letter included numerous racial slurs and even said ?go back to where you came from and die?. What the heck? Fantasia has wisely beefed up her security in response to the letter and has told the media that she ?will not be defeated by one isolated person?s hatred.?
America?s attention was captivated when American Idol?s latest season premiered this past Tuesday. The ninth season of the reality TV talent show kicked off with a bang with the premiere episode drawing almost 30 million viewers to the network. Although the numbers have yet to reach the same heights as the show?s fifth season, Fox was actually prepared for the worst. Considering the exit of fan favorite judge Paula Abdul, the network assumed that the ratings share would go way down compared to last year?s numbers. It may not have happened now but it?s bound to happen next year when Simon Cowell will no longer be part of the show ? if there will still be a show that is.
With Simon Cowell planning to bring his British hit The X Factor to America, rumor is going around that he will be leaving American Idol as a result. His contract with the show expires in May and is currently in talks for The X Factor to begin in 2011. If that happens, Simon will almost certainly leave AI which could make this upcoming season the last one, because let?s be honest, it wouldn?t be the same without him. Fox hasn?t made any formal announcements about any programming changes yet so stay tuned! I wonder who is in the running to judge and mentor the US X Factor contestants alongside Simon.
Supposedly after the first season wraps up, a ?Glee? music tour could very well be underway come the spring of 2010. Talks for such a tour are still in the early stages and nothing is 100 percent confirmed as of yet. However, I think that it?s a genius idea! The show has been doing amazingly on iTunes, selling tracks from aired episodes and the first soundtrack, which goes on sale on November 3, will probably sell like hotcakes. Fox Broadcasting president Kevin Reilly has coyly suggested the future of a tour saying ?Certainly if these kids become stars in their own right, who knows? Live appearances. Albums. There’s lots of things that could happen.?
Britney Spears was previously reported to be performing on the upcoming Teen Choice Awards after having been nominated for three awards. However, the pop singer didn?t perform on the show which aired yesterday on Fox. Her official website became the bearer of good news and bad news as it first reported of the performance and later reported that she was just going to appear. Britney?s camp also released a statement saying ?We are deeply sorry for any confusion and disappointment and appreciate the ongoing dedication of Britney’s wonderful fans.? I wonder what happened. Maybe they couldn?t get her backing track ready on time.
