Masterclass Lady’s Media Blitz: August 26th, 2008
Entertainment News Updates
Kara DioGuardi joins `Idol’ judges for NYC tryouts
The Associated Press -
DioGuardi, the freshly-installed fourth “Idol” critic, joined Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson in a public show of solidarity Tuesday afternoon …read more
Fourth `Idol’ judge a straight-shooting hitmaker
Scooching in between Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson sounds intimidating, if not a little scary.
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Blake Shelton’s “Home” Celebrated
Great American Country – Nashville,TN,USA
The performing rights organization BMI, which represents songwriters, paid homage to Blake’s single and to the composers — pop singer Michael Buble, >>>read more
Taylor Hicks before Idol
Tb Television – Thunder Bay,ON,Canada
If you want to hear how Taylor Hicks sounded before he wonAmerican Idol, he’s happy to give you the unvarnished version. Hicks’ two independent albums, …read more
Ace Young To Join Grease On Broadway
Hollyscoop – Los Angeles,CA,USA
In fact, Ace is joining AI winner Taylor Hicks in the Grease cast. He plays the part of Teen Angel. You can find more info at http://www.greaseonbroadway.com. >>> read more
Simon Cowell Touts Wild Card Reveal On NBC’S “America’s Got Talent”
The Futon Critic – By Jim Halterman San Jose,CA,USA
Simon Cowell is a man with an eye for talent and success. While “American Idol” preps for a new season starting in January, “The X Factor” …click here to read more
Songwriter Kara DioGuardi joins ‘American Idol’ panel
By Bill Keveney and Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY
American Idol’s judging trio is now a quartet.
Kara DioGuardi, a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has penned hits for Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera, will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul for the Fox singing competition’s eighth season, which starts in January…click here to read more
Will Kara DioGuardi be a female Simon Cowell?
Amny.Com
Meet Kara DioGuardi, a Grammy-nominated songwriter who will be the new fourth judge on American Idol, sitting right next to Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell trio.
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New faces on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ ‘American Idol’
Dallas Morning News – Dallas,TX,USA
ABC unveiled the cast for the highly rated Dancing With the Stars, while Fox’s American Idol broke the news that it’s turning its judging threesome into a …click here to read more
American Idol News: Obama Taps Jennifer Hudson For Anthem; New AI …
Cinema Blend – USA
By Glen Boyd: 2008-08-26 02:42:57 American Idol may be off the tube for this year, but that dosesn’t stop the weekly karaoke fest and ratings juggernaut …click here to read more
Jason Castro, other American Idols talk about their new realities
Dallas Morning News – Dallas,TX,USA
… Hours before he took the stage at American Airlines Center, Jason Castro already knew that this stop on the American Idol tour would be his highlight. …click here to read more
Top 4 perform songs from the ‘Anne Murray Songbook’
CTV.ca – Canada
Canadian Idol’s Top 4 took the stage singing songs from the ‘Anne Murray Songbook,’ after mentoring with the legendary songstress this week. …click here to read more
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I don’t have an article to link, but feel compelled to express my opinion that American Idol has made the wrong selection for their new judge… should have been YOU, MCL!! I’m sure many agree with me….can I get an AMEN?
Awww-hazelnut. Thank you so much. However, truth be told, I would love to work personally with the singers, as Debra Byrd does. But, I love her and so do the singers, so I don’t think that will ever happen.
But my strengths really do lie in the process of training the voice and not in the quick fix method necessary for judging the singers. I’ve never been in that position, so it’s hard to say if it would work for me.
But, I am perfectly happy hear, communicating with my readers and, at times, some of the singers.
Thanks so much again, Hazelnut! You put a
on my face!