And that voice – so beautifully developed for an 18-year-old male vocalist. He also possesses performance skills that are so genuinely entertaining. Certainly one to watch as the months and years move forward! His career is a bright and promising one.

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American Idol News

David Archuleta – ‘Crush’
David Archuleta.
Top Videos on AOL Music – http://music.aol.com

Update From Brett On All Things Archuleta; Thank-You Project; FOD …
By Jenny
I just like to let you guys know David is BIG here in Malaysia too. Last week there was a radio station named Flyfm that made the whole week as “David Archuleta Week” because of the overwhelming requests for David’s Crush…read more

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VH1 Top 20 LIVE BLOG!! Corny David Ticket Giveaway!
By Gail Hyatt
Fans of David is giving away 5 sets of tickets for Cornbelly’s Corn Maze at Thanksgiving Point (that fabulous corn maze in Utah that is created in David Archuleta’s image). We need 5 winners (each winner gets two tickets). …Fans of David Archuleta – http://fansofdavid.com

Archuleta — Child of the Corn
TMZ.com – Glendale,CA,USA
As if carving David Archuleta’s image into a cornfield isn’t smalltown enough (not that there’s anything wrong with that), you gotta listen to these two …read more

Just Asking . . . Jennifer Hudson
Wall Street Journal – USA
By JOHN JURGENSEN Jennifer Hudson made her breakthrough in music four years ago as a contestant on “American Idol,” then went on to become known for her …read more

Broadway News

West Side Story Revival to Play Broadway’s Palace Theatre
Playbill.com – New York,NY,USA
By Andrew Gans The new Broadway revival of West Side Story, directed by its librettist, Arthur Laurents, will begin previews at the Palace Theatre …read more

Only TWO days left to see Rent filmed live on Broadway
Examiner.com – USA
by Michael Lehet, Chicago Gay Examiner “Rent,” the Broadway sensation, closed earlier this month after an amazing 12 year run. Before it closed though it …read more

Canadian Idol News

Idol runner-up ready to rock the youth vote
CTV.ca – Canada
Mitch MacDonald received thousands of votes each week on “Canadian Idol” and now he wants the youth of the nation to vote for another important title – who …read more

General Entertainment News

Jennifer Hudson makes no secret of her goals
USA Today – USA
By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY NEW YORK — When Jennifer Hudson was cast in the film version of Dreamgirls, “all I wanted to do was get my lines right,” she …read more

MCL NOTE: Rest in peace, Paul Newman. A class act until the end!
Read Paul Newman’s official obit, send a tribute to his memory
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
He made his Broadway debut in the original New York production of William Inge’s “Picnic,” in which he met and fell in love with his future wife, …read more

Screen legend Paul Newan has died
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
… Newman maintained his superstar status while protecting himself from its corrupting influences through nearly 100 Broadway, television and movie roles…read more

Where Sultry Songs Don’t Fear To Tread
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Patricia O’Callaghan will be singing it, along with (among other things) one of those oddly yearning Cohen songs, Take this Waltz…read more

Television News

Late Night Political Humor
By iron -Jay Leno. “You’re here on a good night. So far, none of our guests have cancelled. By the way, if you had a chance to get to Central Park today, did you see that David Blaine, you know what I’m talking about, the street magician. …Political Irony – http://politicalirony.com

Funnies: Finding Humor in the Bailout
ABC News – USA
Jay Leno: To give you an idea how bad the economy is, Wall Street investors are now clinging to their guns and religion. That’s how bad. …read more

Late Night Political Humor
By iron -Jay Leno. “Senator John McCain has announced — this is a big deal — he’s putting his campaign for president on hold to focus on the economy. And he wants to postpone his first debate with Barack Obama on Friday…read more

X Factor fury as Cowell outraged after finalist’s names were …
Daily Mail – UK
By Daily Mail Reporter X Factor King Simon Cowell was left furious after the name of this year’s 12 finalists was leaked on the internet…read more

Politics

iReporters call debate for Obama
CNN – USA
Barack Obama came out on top. John Carroll says McCain did well, but not well enough to win his vote. After Friday night’s debate between Obama and Sen…read more

After debate, Obama calls McCain out of touch
International Herald Tribune – France
AP WASHINGTON: Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain out of touch with middle-class Americans a day after they clashed in their first …read more

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American Idol News

Jason Castro latest video blog
By talk(talk)
Jason Castro updates us with this video blog he did in Dallas. Go Jason!

David Cook’s ‘Light On’: Resistance is futile!
By Michael Slezak
It’s no secret that I thought America Idol voters did the right thing by handing the season 7 crown to David Cook last May. After all, I reasoned at the time, the show needed a champ who’d be ready from…Entertainment Weekly’s PopWatch – http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/

Fans react as Clay Aiken reveals that he’s gay
MLive.com – MI,USA
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP NEW YORK (AP) — The revelation that Clay Aiken is gay hasn’t fazed Simon Cowell. The “American Idol” judge reacted in typically …read more

Broadway News

Canadian Idol News

Canadian Idol finalist to perform at fundraiser
Owen Sound Sun Times – Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
An upcoming Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser will feature an appearance by Canadian Idol finalist Drew Wright. Pink Pearls and Parfaits, billed as “an …read more

General Entertainment News

MySpace Music Could Shake up Digital Music
PC World – USA
MySpace Music represents a promising next step in the tumultuous integration of the Web into the music business, but its success hinges on a number of …read more

Carnegie opens season with tribute to Bernstein
The Associated Press
With his music, he still seems to reach out and embrace us.” From the Carnegie podium, Thomas couldn’t resist borrowing a page from Bernstein’s iconic Young …read more

Steve: Thu September 25 ’08 – But Come Ye Back
My good friend Patricia O’Callaghan, as well as Mike Ross and Dennis Lee, The Apostle of Hustle, the legendary Don Francks, Sarah Slean and Melanie Doane will all put on fantastic sets. Hope to see you there. …BNL Blog – http://www.bnlblog.com

Jennifer Hudson Sheds ‘Effie’ For Aretha, Thanks Whitney Houston
Singersroom News – New York,NY,USA
If you were wondering if Jennifer Hudson’s debut would sound like an extension of ‘Effie White (Dreamgirls)’ you’ll be in for a surprise according to the …read more

MySpace Music relaunches, tries to turn up revenue volume
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
When it came to music, “you guys are basically in our rear-view mirror; we’re going in different directions,” DeWolfe recalled Iovine saying…read more

‘America’s Got Talent’ Announces Live Show in Las Vegas
Entertainment Tonight News – USA
NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent” is bringing the competition to a live stage, and viewers can buy tickets to see all the action! For one night only, …read more

Cowell Confirms Spears Show
WHAM – Rochester,NY,USA
Simon Cowell has confirmed Britney Spears will appear on his British talent show The X-Factor, admitting she’s the “number one booking in the world”…read more

Television News

MCL NOTE: Neal should win! He is absolutely an amazing classical vocalist.
Piers Morgan: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Isn’t Fixed
BuddyTV – Seattle,WA,USA
The latest rumor floating around is that opera singer Neal E. Boyd has been picked to win season 3 of America’s Got Talent since entering the competition…read more

Ricky Gervais To Host The Oscars?
Access Hollywood – USA
But Ricky could face strong competition for the show job as the Academy Awards heads to ABC — the same network “The Tonight Show’s” Jay Leno is rumored to …read more

Google lands deal to sell ads on Bloomberg TV
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
On the heels of last month’s deal to sell advertising on some of NBC Universal’s cable networks, Google has hooked up with Bloomberg Television to sell some …read more

‘America’s Got Talent’ recap: Who’s going to win it all?
Entertainment Weekly – USA
So, your season-long America’s Got Talent recapper Jaya Saxena has left us — left the country, in fact. I don’t think it’s because of this show — or the …read more

Late Night Political Humor
By iron
Due to a phone book misprint, callers to the New Jersey Democratic party actually got connected to a sex phone line. Ironically, on the sex phone line, you could still talk to former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey.” -Jay Leno …Political Irony – http://politicalirony.com

Letterman Mocks McCain for Bailing on Late Show Appearance
About – News & Issues – New York,NY,USA
Letterman had unusually harsh words for John McCain after he canceled his appearance on the “Late Show” Wednesday night. McCain told Letterman he had to …read more

David Letterman’s Thoughts on McCain’s TV Cancellation
By TheInsider(The Insider)
Letterman’s “Top 10″ centered on what questions people would ask the McCain presidential campaign, and the talk-show host even talked about the cancellation with guest Keith Olbermann. As always, Letterman managed to weave in jokes …The Insider Featured News – http://www.theinsider.com

Politics

Barack Obama Declines To Follow John McCain’s Lead In Suspending …
MTV.com – USA
… focus on the economic-bailout package being hammered out in Washington, his rival, Democratic Senator Barack Obama, said he would not be following suit…read more

Obama Says Now is the Time for a Debate
ABC News – USA
Barack Obama, D-Ill., will not match Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., in suspending his campaign to work on the economic crisis in Washington DC, and made clear …read more

McCain campaign gives thumbs-down to Tina Fey’s dead-on …
The TV Guy – Orlando,FL,USA
Witness the routines of Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and “Saturday Night Live…read more

Bush summons Obama, McCain for crisis economy talks
AFP
… US President George W. Bush called unprecedented emergency talks for Thursday with the two men vying to succeed him, John McCain and Barack Obama…read more

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American Idol News

9/18: Kellie PIckler co-hosting New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, David …
Access Atlanta – Atlanta,GA,USA-David Archuleta won the “Idol” download battle last week, with 51000 copies for “Crush” and 405K total. (I’d embed the new video but the label wants you to …read more

9/19: Can “Idol” finally beat “Amazing Race” for Emmy? Daughtry sued. David Archuleta blogs!
Access Atlanta – Atlanta,GA,USA
By Rodney Ho | Friday, September 19, 2008, 11:47 AM On Sunday, “American Idol” is up against “The Amazing Race” for best reality program Emmy for the sixth …read more

‘Idol’ judges weigh in on Salt Lake auditions
KSL-TV – Salt Lake City,UT,USA
By Paul Nelson What did the judges think after the beginning of round two of the American Idol auditions here in Salt Lake? Host Ryan Seacrest said, …read more

David Archuleta’s Debut Album
We caught up with David just as he was about to embark on the American Idols LIVE! Tour. Watch the video! Take a stroll down memory lane and catch a glimpse of David in photos from beginning to end in our Transformation Gallery!…American IDOL – http://www.americanidol.com/news/

Carrie Underwood’s winning ways didn’t stop after “Idol”
Seattle Times – United States
“Right after I came off ‘American Idol,’ I used every single opportunity that I could to prove myself,” said Underwood. “I consider every vocal performance …read more

FremantleMedia Enterprises Partners With Hamco for ‘American Idol …
MarketWatch – USA
“We are excited to partner with FremantleMedia to provide products under the ‘American Idol’ brand, which is recognizable across generations,” said E…read more

Broadway News

Katie stuns Broadway with debut act
The Press Association
Katie Holmes made her Broadway debut in All My Sons on Thursday night, and husband Tom Cruise thought it was a knockout. When asked for his verdict on …read more

Canadian Idol News

MCL NOTE: I love this kid!
Jaydee Bixby performs on October 19th
Bay Today – North Bay,ON,Canada
By Robert Palangio Canadian Idol star, Jaydee Bixby will appear on the Capitol Centre stage on Sunday, October 19th. Seventeen year-old Bixby became the …read more

General Entertainment News

Charice does New York
Manila Standard Today – Philippines
And anyone who has seen Charice perform on YouTube will understand why Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, David Foster and now Celine Dion (one of …read more

Television

MCL NOTE: JAY’S THE MAN!
Fey’s got the look, but Leno’s got the power
Kansas City Star – MO,USA
Jay Leno may not sway anyone’s vote either. But as host of the “Tonight Show,” he stands up for 14 minutes five nights a week and delivers a monologue to an …read more

What Will Stars Say … and Wear … at Sunday Night’s Emmy Awards?
FOXNews – USA
Ryan Seacrest, host of top-rated series “American Idol,” made the cut in the new category of best host for a reality or reality-competition show…read more

‘America’s Got Talent’: The Final Five!
Entertainment Weekly – USA
Last night’s episode of America’s Got Talent was a fascinating study in television. For who would have imagined that they could stretch five people getting …read more

Report: Britney To Appear On Simon Cowell’s ‘X Factor’
Access Hollywood – USA
AP According to a report by British tabloid The Sun, Britney will be performing her new single, “Womanizer,” on Simon Cowell’s UK reality show “The X Factor …read more

MCL NOTE: This is a “must read”. Very funny.
Late Night Political Humor
By iron
-Jay Leno. “Joe Biden gave a speech in Michigan yesterday, where he said that John McCain is the sequel to President Bush, and he said the sequel is always worse than the original. Yeah. Well, President Bush was furious…read more at Political Irony – http://politicalirony.com

Politics

MCL NOTE: JAY’S THE MAN!
Fey’s got the look, but Leno’s got the power
Kansas City Star – MO,USA
Jay Leno may not sway anyone’s vote either. But as host of the “Tonight Show,” he stands up for 14 minutes five nights a week and delivers a monologue to an …read more

MCL NOTE: This is a “must read”. Very funny.
Late Night Political Humor
By iron
-Jay Leno. “Joe Biden gave a speech in Michigan yesterday, where he said that John McCain is the sequel to President Bush, and he said the sequel is always worse than the original. Yeah. Well, President Bush was furious…read more at Political Irony – http://politicalirony.com

Analysis: Obama regains momentum in tight race
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The party conventions and the Sarah Palin surge behind them, Barack Obama and John McCain are neck and neck again in their race for the …read more

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American Idol News

Poll Results; An Intriguing New Poll; A Postcard from David; Fan …
By Jenny
We got to meet Kristy first got a few pictures with her and autographs, she was really nice, and right before Jason Castro came over the local FOX station wanted to interview me! I told them that I would do the interview, …Fans of David Archuleta – http://fansofdavid.com/

Abdul: Cowell Can’t Turn My Friend Against Me
OK! Magazine – New York,NY,USA
According to American Idol judge Simon Cowell, he gets bored when everyone gets along with each other. But when we saw Paula the other day, she told us that …read more

Mary’s stories from Fort Wayne; Evansville; & Tulsa!
By MissMary
Cook came out and I had him do a shoutout to my mom on video in which he said “Hi Maggie, I’m David Archuleta and I have a Crush” it was entirely funny. Soon after, people in all different directions had crush playing loudly …read more at Fans of David Archuleta – http://fansofdavid.com

WHO SHOULD DAVID TOUR WITH NEXT YEAR? (FUN POLL!); DAVID ON …
By Jenny
For example, Jordin Sparks is touring with Jesse McCartney this summer. Keeping that in mind, which artist/band would you like to see David Archuleta tour with next year? If your choice is not on the poll, choose “Other” and add it! …read more

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Idhasoft: Hires Two American Idols to Record Christmas Album for …
PR Web (press release) – Ferndale,WA,USA
American Idols RJ Helton and Vonzell Solomon sign contract with Idhasoft to create a Christmas album and perform for customers for the Holiday Season…read more

Broadway News

Broadway Guys and Gals, Hanging Out in an Alley
New York Times – United States
The Broadway Show Bowling League convenes late on Thursdays at Leisure Time Bowl at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Ashley Spencer, “Grease” star and …read more

Canadian Idol News

Posted By THE SAULT STAR
Sault Star – Sault Ste-Marie,Ontario,Canada
A Northern Ontario swing by Canadian Idol Theo Tams as part of a national tour this fall doesn’t include a stop in Sault Ste. Marie. The Top 3 tour, …read more

General Entertainment News

MCL HOT ITEM
Charice earns rave reviews from NYTimes, NY Post
ABS CBN News – Philippines
“One of the most interesting turns in this show was the MSG debut of 16-year-old vocal prodigy Charice Pempengco, whose manager, Oprah Winfrey – that’s …read more

Television

‘America’s Got Talent’ Top 5 Revealed
BuddyTV – Seattle,WA,USA
Last night on America’s Got Talent, nine acts attempted to wow us with their vocal gymnastics, while Nuttin But Stringz tried to earn votes by mixing violin …read more

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‘America’s Got Talent’ recap: Waiting for the final five
Entertainment Weekly – USA
More importantly, who knows why Natasha Bedingfield is playing tonight? (America’s Got Talent — except when it has to import it from London?)

Reality hosts take center stage at Emmys
CNN – USA
… Howie Mandel (“Deal or No Deal”), Jeff Probst (“Survivor”) and Ryan Seacrest (“American Idol”). Seacrest was solo ringmaster at last year’s Emmys…read more

Politics

Economic Crisis Refocuses Obama
CBS News – New York,NY,USA
… of this week’s Wall Street meltdown on the election remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: the crisis has transformed Barack Obama as a candidate…read more

Obama’s Hollywood fundraiser: Who was on the guest list?
Entertainment Weekly – USA
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was a busy man Tuesday night, courting Hollywood power players in two soirees that earned a single-night …read more

Government alone can’t keep our food safe
Windsor Star – Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency was created in 1997, due in part, to the recognized need for Canada to develop a modern, innovative way to deal with …read more

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American Idol News

ROLL CALL: David Archuleta Feels The Post ‘Idol Tour’ Blues
Access Hollywood – USA
David Archuleta’s Post “Idol” Tour Blues: The “American Idol” tour has ended and David Archuleta is feeling a bit melancholy. “I’m here in Tulsa for the …read more

Behind the Music with David Archuleta
Entertainment Tonight News – USA
David Archuleta’s got a crush! The “American Idol” wunderkind is taking ET behind the scenes of his first ever music video! Watch as the golden-voiced … read more

Judges give Utah ‘Idol’ hopeful thumbs down
Salt Lake Tribune – United States
By Vince Horiuchi After waiting more than a month for the second round of auditions, 18-year-old Kelly Coombs finally stood in front of four “American Idol” …read more

Broadway News

Hollywood stars cause bright lights, big hubbub on Broadway
New York Daily News – New York,NY,USA
Click to see more big-screen stars on Broadway this fall. Katie Holmes has been spotted around New York while in rehearsals for ‘All My Sons…read more

Chorus Line’ still gets kick from group dynamic
Boston Globe – United States
The show’s original Broadway run began in 1975 and ended in 1990. But this national tour, which follows on the heels of the 2006 Broadway revival that …read more

Broadway’s behind-the-scenes players
New York Daily News – New York,NY,USA
Stars get all the attention on Broadway, but there are players whose contributions are regularly seen even if they’re not. Meet three go-to players for …read more

Canadian Idol News

Posted By The Sault Star
Sault Star – Sault Ste-Marie,Ontario,Canada
Canadian Idol Theo Tams will perform in three Northern Ontario cities this fall, but not in Sault Ste. Marie. The Top 3 tour, which also features Mitch …read more

Canadian Idol performers highlight 150th fall fair
Caledon Enterprise – Bolton,ON,Canada
This weekend marks the 150th annual Bolton Fall Fair and you won’t want to miss the excitement, which includes performances by two Canadian Idols…read more

General Entertainment News

Vivendi sees music biz hitting digital stride
Hollywood Reporter – United States
By Georg Szalai NEW YORK — Vivendi expects the music business could finally hit its digital growth stride, and Universal Music Group will shine, …read more

Music on YouTube doesn’t even need the ’tube part
Chicago Sun-Times – United States‘‘You actually get to visualize the music,’’ said Zulu, who is also co-founder of Ludacris’ Disturbing tha Peace label. ‘‘Even if it’s not a real video, …read more

Television

Behind the Music with David Archuleta
Entertainment Tonight News – USA
David Archuleta’s got a crush! The “American Idol” wunderkind is taking ET behind the scenes of his first ever music video! Watch as the golden-voiced … read more

Beau Biden Goes To Hollywood
The News Journal – Wilmington,DE,USA
But on Tuesday night, Biden seemed somewhat stiff as he slogged through the brief talk with NBC’s talk show king. Most of the interview covered well-worn …read more

Politics

Obama mingles with Hollywood royalty at lucrative fundraiser
AFP
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AFP) — Hollywood’s A-list was out in force Tuesday at a fundraiser for Barack Obama with stars including Leonardo DiCaprio …read more

Women’s groups back Obama over McCain, Palin
NEWS.com.au – Australia
The leaders of six women’s groups stood together overnight to announce that they were backing Barack Obama in the US presidential election, …read more

He’s a man who walks the talk
Toronto Star – Ontario, Canada
Artists who will perform include Tafelmusik’s Jeanne Lamon, cellist Shauna Ralston, jazz vocalist Patricia O’Callaghan and opera singer Mark DuBois…read more

Barbra Streisand to Headline Obama Fundraiser
Barbra Streisand to Headline Obama Fundraiser. (EZ-Tracks) – Once a Hillary supporter, Barbra Streisand is now putting her considerable weight behind Barack Obama’s presidential bid and will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser for Obama …EZ-Tracks Music News, RSS – http://www.ez-tracks.com

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American Idol News

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga Engaged
TransWorldNews (press release) – Monroe,GA,USA
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Jennifer Hudson and her boyfriend, I Love New York 2 star David Otunga, have gotten engaged. A rep for Hudson says the …read more

Reports from Tulsa! More Fan Stories and Pictures from Fort Wayne
By Jenny
I would like to believe that the majority of David Archuleta’s fans is the exact same way: polite, not so pushy (nobody tried to break through a very thin, not-at-all-being-there fence. I’m so proud of you, people!), supportive of David …Fans of David – http://fansofdavid.com

Cook heats up BOK Center
Tulsa World – Tulsa,OK,USA
… finalists David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Chikezie…read more

Evening Archuleta Fix: Archupics and Archustories With Plenty of …
By Jenny
I am an older male fan (50) of David’s who at the prompting of a co-worker (you gotta see “my little David Archuleta”!) sat down for the first time ever and watched AI this season. On Dolly Parton week I sat down with my wife and …Fans of David – http://fansofdavid.com

David Cook Asks Fans to Help Build Web Site
MyFox Kansas City – Kansas City,MO,USA
American Idol David Cook is asking his fans to help build his Fanzone. He’s launched a fan site at www.davidcookofficial.com where fans can upload photos, …read more

Broadway News

Times Square Concert Kicks Off Broadway Season
NY1 – NY,USA
Broadway’s biggest stars are kicking off a new season on the Great White Way today with a showcase of their biggest song and dance numbers in Times Square…read more

The Broadway League – The Official Website of the Broadway Theatre …
The Broadway League Releases Biennial Report “Broadway’s Economic Contribution To New York City” 2006-2007 Season Edition …http://www.broadwayleague.com/

Canadian Idol News

CTV Congratulates 2008 Canadian Idol Champ Theo Tams
On the heels of the star-studded, confetti-covered season finale last night, CTV congratulates Theo Tams as the 2008 Canadian Idol champion. Tams, a 23-year-old student from Lethbridge, AB, received the majority of the four million plus …CHANNEL CANADA – http://channelcanada.com/

General Entertainment News

Michael Phelps makes a funny or two in SNL’s premiere
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Sketch 5: Charles Barkely talk show sketch… he hosts a show for the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas (gambling debts) and of course, it’s an Olympics themed show…read more

Yahoo Music stops selling and starts pointing
CNET News – San Francisco,CA,USA
A music subscription and download service didn’t work out for Yahoo, so the portal is now trying a much safer approach. Yahoo is planning to be a sort of …read more

Barack Obama Cancels ‘SNL’ Appearance
By TheInsider(The Insider)
Barack Obama has cancelled his highly-anticipated appearance on tonight’s “Saturday Night Live” in consideration of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ike, says Reuters. “In light of the unfolding crisis in Texas, Sen… The Insider Featured News – http://www.theinsider.com

Pop News

Politics

Barack Obama Cancels ‘SNL’ Appearance
By TheInsider(The Insider)
Barack Obama has cancelled his highly-anticipated appearance on tonight’s “Saturday Night Live” in consideration of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ike, says Reuters. “In light of the unfolding crisis in Texas, Sen… The Insider Featured News – http://www.theinsider.com

Cardinal returns Order of Canada medal to the Canadian government
Another Order of Canada recipient is protesting the government’s decision to honor Canada’s “Father of Abortion” with the country’s most prestigious award. In doing so, the Archbishop of Montreal, Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte has …CNA Daily News – http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/

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American Idol News

For All The Dreadheads! Woo!
Pick six: A half-dozen cool things in music
Minneapolis Star Tribune – Minneapolis,MN,USA
AP NewsAlert Jason Castro, Target Center. His covering Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” at the “American Idols Live” concert was hip, modern, unexpected and so …read more

‘Idol’ troupe presents seasoned show
Evansville Courier & Press – Evansville,IN,USA
Jason Castro had an apparent following among the young ladies in the audience who screamed excitedly. With his trademark laidback style, Castro sang well, …read more

Broadway News

Canadian Idol News

Canadian Idol: Theo Tams speaks about his win
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
He is everything that Canadian Idol viewers saw on screen all summer. Talking with Tams about an hour after he was crowned the Canadian Idol, … read more

New Idol wears crown with pride
Metro Canada – Toronto – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
But despite his obvious exterior poise, newly named Canadian Idol Theo Tams admits he is brimming with insecurity. “From my first audition, when I walked in …read more

General Entertainment News

Robert Kennedy Jr. Movie in Turmoil
FOXNews – USA
Michael Buble and Josh Groban are the Jack Joneses of today. If you’re in New York, don’t miss him. Jones turned 70 last January. He’s still partying like …read more

Obama to appear on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Associated Press -
NEW YORK (AP) — Oh how things have changed for Barack Obama since he last appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” The Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign …read more

Pop News

For All The Dreadheads! Woo!
Pick six: A half-dozen cool things in music
Minneapolis Star Tribune – Minneapolis,MN,USA
AP NewsAlert Jason Castro, Target Center. His covering Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” at the “American Idols Live” concert was hip, modern, unexpected and so …read more

Politics

Obama’s Slightly Sharper Tone
CBS News – New York,NY,USA
I’m Barack Obama, and I approved this message because this year, change has to be more than a slogan.” In terms of the “edge,” there’s still an overwhelming …read more

McCain, Obama find common ground on national service
CNN – USA
McCain and Obama met at a forum on national service in NYC Thursday night WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama showed Thursday night that …read more

For Barack Obama, Bill Clinton says he’ll do ‘whatever I’m asked’
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
Obama will win and win handily.” Then again, she doesn’t over-commit herself. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been pretty disparaging of Democrat Barack Obama’s …read more

In one mutual moment of peace, John McCain and Barack Obama mark 9/11
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
John McCain and Barack Obama. A welcome respite as both marked, with the nation, those decisively unpeaceful moments of 9/11 that sure don’t seem like seven …read more

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American Idol News

10 American Idol finalists thrill a screaming coliseum crowd
News Sentinel – Fort Wayne,IN,USA
Johns finished with Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” the song that finished him off in Week 8 on the “American Idol” TV show, though it sounded pretty good to me…read more

Afternoon Archuleta Fix: Sales, Charts, Entertainment Tonight …
By Becky
24 22 DAVID ARCHULETA Crush 2690 2177 513 17.225. HAC: 36 31 DAVID ARCHULETA Crush 452 310 142 1.720. AC: 23 21 DAVID ARCHULETA Crush 204 149 55 1.348 (2 spins off from being #20 on AC). *Remember: The first number is the OLD rank and …read more

9/11: Diana DeGarmo at Go Arts Month event at Underground October 4
Access Atlanta – Atlanta,GA,USA-David Archuleta “Crush” is now up to No. 22 and showing strong growth on the top 40 chart, according to Radio and Records.. Daughtry’s “What About Now” …read more

‘Idol’ finalists talk about life on the tour
News Sentinel – Fort Wayne,IN,USA
A very laid-back Jason Castro said the tour has been “awesome.” Castro, who was humming between interview questions, said opening night was his highlight of …read more

Broadway News

Grease Revival Welcomes “Idol” Finalist Young Sept. 11
Playbill.com – New York,NY,USA
By Andrew Gans Ace Young, a finalist on the hit Fox TV singing competition “American Idol,” makes his Broadway debut Sept. 11 in the Tony-nominated Broadway …read more

MCL Note: A good reason to visit New York
Starry Lineup Set for Broadway on Broadway Concert
Broadway.com – New York,NY,USA
by Broadway.com Staff An all-star lineup, including Broadway powerhouse Bebe Neuwirth, has been announced for the 2008 Broadway on Broadway concert, …read more

Broadway: What’s on tap this fall
amNewYork – New York,USA
13 the Musical Penned by Jason Robert Brown (“The Last Five Years”), “13″ is the first Broadway musical where not only the cast, but even the orchestra, …read more

Canadian Idol News

Theo Tams Crowned Canadian Idol
ChartAttack – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
This year’s Canadian Idol is Theo Tams. The 23-year-old music student from Lethbridge, Alta., who watched the past five seasons of the show on television, …read more

Theo Tams will ‘Sing’ as the next Canadian Idol!
CTV.ca – Canada
“After Canada voted more than 33 million times this season … the next Canadian Idol is Theo Tams!” said host Ben Mulroney. Tams put his hands to his face …read more

Life after Idol just fine for Klippert
Medicine Hat News – Medicine Hat,AB,Canada
Billy Klippert has had his share of ups and downs since he left the Canadian Idol stage in 2003: He’s gone through a slew of band member changes, …read more

General Entertainment News

Barack Obama’s ‘SNL’ Season Premiere Surprise!
By TheInsider(The Insider)
Not only is Olympic champ Michael Phelps hosting, but Barack Obama is slated to make a guest appearance. People magazine says that Obama will fly in from New Hampshire to be “live from New York,” but the extent of his on-air involvement …
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Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America Bring ‘Dora the Explorer …
Broadway World – New York,NY,USA
Nickelodeon and Broadway Across America are teaming up to bring “Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys,” starring the world’s most famous …read more

Hamlisch named pops conductor for Colo. Symphony
DENVER (AP) - Marvin Hamlisch has been named principal pops conductor for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for two seasons starting in 2009-10.
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So you think you can impress these judges?
Toronto Star – Ontario, Canada
… manager behind the British Pop Idol shows and its progeny American Idol and Canadian Idol, and his partnering producer and SYTYCD judge Nigel Lythgoe…read more

Seattle Symphony music director stepping down
The Associated Press –
SEATTLE (AP) — Gerard Schwarz, who brought the Seattle Symphony to prominence as music director since 1985, is stepping down in three years…read more

Pop News

Daughtry brings gritty rock to Allegan County Fair
MLive.com – MI,USA
ALLEGAN — From the fifth season of “American Idol” to the fairgrounds of Allegan County comes rocker Chris Daughtry, backed by his band Daughtry…read more

The Twist’ is top song of Billboard Hot 100 era
NEW YORK (AP) - How’s this for a twist: Of all the No. 1 songs in the 50 years of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” ranks as the most popular single.
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Politics

Bill Clinton predicts Obama will win ‘handily’
The Associated Press – NEW YORK (AP) — Barack Obama and former President Clinton talked for two hours on Thursday, their first meeting in a White House race that had once bitterly …read more

Barack Obama on David Letterman
The Swamp – Tribune’s Washington Bureau – Washington,DC,USA
Barack Obama was worried about his declining poll ratings and such the Sarah palin phenomenon, you’d never know it from his appearance on CBS’s Late Night …read more

Obama calls on US to renew 9/11 spirit of service
The Associated Press -
11 attacks, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called on Americans to renew “that spirit of service and that sense of common purpose” that …read more

Bill Clinton to join Obama
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
From AP, From the Associated Press NEW YORK — Barack Obama revealed Wednesday that former President Clinton will campaign for him in the weeks leading up …read more

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American Idol News

Idols but not originals review
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader – Wilkes Barre,PA,USA
American Idol winner, David Cook bows to runner-up David Archuleta during the American Idols Live show at the Wachovia Arena Monday evening…read more

Broadway News

Teens leap into stardom on Broadway stage this fall
USA Today – USA
Despite those accomplishments — and the involvement of John, whose scores for The Lion King and Aida helped sustain enduring hits on Broadway — no one in …read more

Canadian Idol News

Alberta student Theo Tams crowned the new Canadian Idol
Globe and Mail – Canada
Also taking the stage were Idol mentor Jully Black, rockers Hedley and the remaining members of Canadian Idol’s Top 10. Meanwhile, Canadian Idol announced …read more

Alberta student wins Canadian Idol
CBC.ca – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Finalist Mitch Macdonald says goodbye to Drew Wright, who was elminiated, as the new Canadian Idol, Theo Tams, looks on. (Canadian Press) The big-voiced …read more

Canadian Idol: Theo Tams is your new Canadian Idol
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Theo Tams of Lethbridge, AB was crowned the season six Canadian Idol. Tams beat out Mitch MacDonald of Port Hood, NS Canadians voted more than 33 million …read more

Mitch MacDonald and Theo Tams will learn tonight if they are next …
The Canadian Press – TORONTO
TORONTO — The wait will finally be over for Mitch MacDonald and Theo Tams tonight when a winner is announced on “Canadian Idol.” It’s been almost two days …read more

General Entertainment News

Fashion Rocks Put MTV’s VMAs To Shame
New York Daily News – New York,NY,USA
Granted CBS’ Fashion Rocks special isn’t live but if that’s what it takes to bring the Video Music Awards back to some relevancy, let’s do it…read more

Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney among CMA nominees
NEW YORK (AP) – Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson are among the nominees for the 42nd Country Music Association Awards.
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Kenny Chesney Gets Seven Nominations to Lead Pack at This Year’s …
CMT.com – Nashville,TN,USA
Chesney and director Shaun Silva share a music video nomination for “Don’t Blink.” And while Chesney is nominated in seven categories, he also stands to win …read more

Ashton Kutcher, Tech Darling
BusinessWeek – USA
… finesse and stage presence were completely out of place at the TechCrunch50 conference earlier this week, but his appearance was the talk of the show…read more

‘America’s Got Talent’: Meet the First 15 Finalists
Entertainment Weekly – USA
(No, she’s never auditioned for American Idol or Nashville Star, which is a common question; they never came to Detroit looking for talent…read more

Pop News

Politics

President Clinton to hit campaign trail for Obama
The Associated Press –
NEW YORK (AP) — Barack Obama revealed Wednesday that former President Clinton, once the presidential nominee’s nemesis, will campaign for him during the …read more

Obama Defends Palin’s Children and Faith
ABC News – USA
Barack Obama, D-Ill. “Let me be very clear about this, and if there are members of the media who are listening, I hope they hear me loud and clear,” Obama …read more

Obama Campaign Sets Sights
Wall Street Journal – USA
By CHRISTOPHER COOPER and ELIZABETH HOLMES CHICAGO — For a view of Barack Obama’s Election Day strategy, look no further than his campaign-event calendar…read more

Canadian government boosts relief aid to storm-battered Haiti by …
The Canadian Press – TORONTO
TORONTO — Canada has committed to sending an additional $5 million worth of humanitarian aid to Haiti, where hundreds have been killed and thousands left …read more

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American Idol News

FHR Radio’s David Archuleta Fan Appreciation Day
By archuletamusic
The program began with David’s rousing, powerful rendition of Star Spangled Banner, and DJ Rescue introducing David Archuleta as the American Idol Season 7 runner-up, who is “currently on top of the music charts and making headlines …read more at ARCHULETA FAN SCENE – http://archuletafanscene.com

Season 7 ‘Idol’ contests look back after tour
MSNBC – USA
Once it’s done, this year’s top 10 will be free to either start working on their recording careers in an effort to catch up with David Archuleta’s smash …read more

Marathon near end for ‘Idols’ finalists
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader – Wilkes Barre,PA,USA
And some, including David Archuleta, Chikezie, Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson and Michael Johns, were meeting the media in the basement of the facility…read more

Broadway News

Broadway Unites for Barack
By Eric
Broadway United for Barack will take place on Monday, September 15th at 9:45pm at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd St Betw. 5th & 6th Ave). All proceeds benefit Obama For America. Shonn Wiley, Meredith Patterson, and Ryan J…read more at Man In Chair – http://www.maninchair.com

The stage is set for a spunky season on Broadway
Reuters – USA
By Robert Osborne NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) – The Broadway season is getting off to a livelier start than it has in some time, with 10 new Main Stem …read more

Canadian Idol News

Canadian Idol: Talking with Jake, Farley and Zack
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
The National Post sat down with three of Canadian Idol’s four judges after the final performance show on Monday night. Here’s what Jake Gold, …read more

Top 2 go head to head to become the next Canadian Idol
CTV.ca – Canada
It’s down to the final two and Mitch MacDonald and Theo Tams went head to head to fight for the title of Canadian Idol. The last two competitors had a …read more

Canadian Idol: The final two perform
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
It’s left up to you and we wait until around 9:59 on Wednesday night to find out who won your votes and becomes your new Canadian Idol…read more

General Entertainment News

Cosmopolitan launches music talent contest
Reuters – USA
By Kamau High NEW YORK (Billboard) – Cosmopolitan magazine has launched a talent show competition via YouTube, dubbed StarLaunch…read more

MTV Video Music Awards: highlights, low points and backstage drama
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
That included using sets and crowds for “live music videos (that) did make for better musical highlights than the show had in the past few years…read more

Oprah’s Special Emmy Engagement
By TheInsider(The Insider)
“The Insider” has learned that Oprah Winfrey will make a special appearance at the upcoming Emmy awards on September 21 on ABC. Lady O will participate in a special celebration of the 60th anniversary of the TV Academy…read more

Olympic gold for new season, Oprah Winfrey. Video. Review.
Chicago Sun-Times – United States
By Mark Bieganski on September 9, 2008 12:12 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) Oprah Winfrey kicked off a new season of her daytime talkshow …read more

Pop News

Politics

Obama dishes out tough talk on education
CNN – USA
Barack Obama on Tuesday detailed his plan to strengthen the education system and charged that the Bush administration’s “failure to act has put our nation …read more

Broadway Unites for Barack
By Eric
Broadway United for Barack will take place on Monday, September 15th at 9:45pm at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd St Betw. 5th & 6th Ave). All proceeds benefit Obama For America. Shonn Wiley, Meredith Patterson, and Ryan J…read more at Man In Chair – http://www.maninchair.com

Obama embraces charter schools in education plan
The Associated Press –
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Barack Obama is promising to double funding for charter schools and replace inferior teachers, embracing education reform proposals …read more

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Why do these Top 2 singers – Theo Tams and Mitch Macdonald -look so sad in the above picture? Looks like this year’s season of Canadian Idol has crushed their spirit as well as so many others.

And, who insisted that these two young men pose with a grim look on their face? Sheesh! Lighten up, already!

A contagious smile would go a very long way to encourage viewers to tune in for the second last time this season (tomorrow is the Finale).

So, let’s hear from you, viewers! I will be ready and waiting for the East Coast spoilers, so don’t disappoint me!

Jordin Sparks Fires Back at MTV Video Music Awards Host Over …
FOXNews – USA
By Hollie McKay AP MTV Video Music Awards host Russell Brand took several digs Sunday night at young stars wearing “purity rings” to pledge their virginity …read more

American Idol News

Fall preview: Pop music
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
“Idol” worship is a year-round activity, what with former winners, contenders and also-rans producing a steady stream of product…read more

American Idols Tour provides mixed bag at the Dunk last night
Providence Journal – Providence,RI,USA
Winner David Cook can make anything into a post-grunge rock ballad, and he did, putting Lionel Richie’s “Hello” and Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” into his …read more

After ‘Idol,’ recording, Pickler’s ready to host
Arizona Republic – Phoenix,AZ,USA
Pickler, surprisingly frank, called to talk up the TV gig. Question: Is hosting something you’d like to pursue? Answer: Absolutely…read more

Broadway News

‘Rent’ past due: Musical ends 5124-performance Broadway run
New York Daily News – New York,NY,USA
By Jane H. Furse and Oren Yaniv Twelve years and 5124 performances after it became a theater sensation, the musical “Rent” said goodbye to Broadway…read more

Zoo Story: A Preview of the Fall 2008 Broadway Season
Playbill.com – New York,NY,USA
By Robert Simonson All sorts of strange animals will be herded through Broadway’s many stages during the coming autumn months. Human animals, too, of course …read more

Canadian Idol News

Idol winner still a toss-up
Jam! Showbiz – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
When it comes to choosing this year’s Canadian Idol, it’s all a matter of personal preferences. Whether Mitch MacDonald — the dark-haired, strumming pride …read more

Teacher saw talent
Lethbridge Herald – Lethbridge,AB,Canada
By By DELON SHURTZ If talent was the only criteria upon which Canadians could choose their next Canadian Idol, Theo Tams would be a shoo-in…read more

Another Canadian idol winds down, but there’s some spring in it yet
Ottawa Citizen – Ontario, Canada
OK, so tonight’s Canadian Idol final performance show may not have captured the public’s imagination the way David vs. David did last May, but the contest …read more

General Entertainment News

It’s Time to Learn Who Was Killed and Who’s in Love
New York Times – United States
AMERICAN IDOL (Fox, January) This isn’ta fall show, but one of the biggest questions of the season will be how the new arrival Kara DioGuardi fits into the …read more

List of winners at MTV Video Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Following is a complete list of winners at the 25th annual MTV Video Music Awards, which were held Sunday at the Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood.
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“Stand Up to Cancer” tops Friday ratings
Reuters – USA
By Paul J. Gough NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) – The industrywide “Stand Up to Cancer” telethon averaged a modest 10.3 million viewers during its hour-long …read more

Britney Spears sweeps at MTV Video Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A year after her disastrous comeback attempt at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears swept the event Sunday, winning the first three “Moonman” statuettes of her career. Read More At Top Music News on AOL – http://music.aol.com/news/headlines

Pop News

Fall preview: Pop music
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
“Idol” worship is a year-round activity, what with former winners, contenders and also-rans producing a steady stream of product…read more

Politics

Obama Hits McCain’s New Ad Claiming Palin “Stopped the Bridge to …
ABC News – USA
Barack Obama, D-Illinois, said today in Flint, Michigan. Obama was referring to this new TV ad from the McCain campaign, titled “Mavericks,” which states …read more

Canada’s PM Dissolves Parliament and Calls Elections
Voice of America – USA
“In fact, they are the largest spending government in Canadian history. But they spend with no plan. Because they govern for the next day, the next poll,…read more

Government alone can’t keep our food safe
Ottawa Citizen – Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) was created in 1997, due, in part, to the recognized need for Canada to develop a modern, innovative way to deal …read more

GUES WHO!
New York Post – New York,NY,USA
But after she came out for Obama – and even campaigned for him – last winter, the talk-show host says she’ll keep politics off her show until after the …read more

Sarah Palin’s Heart-less use of soft rock
guardian.co.uk – UK
While at one time rock music was a symbol of hedonism and protest, today it communicates energy, youthfulness and cool. And that is something that …read more

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Jennifer Hudson Says She Still Watches ‘Idol’
Entertainment Tonight News – USASuperstar and former “Idol” contestant Jennifer Hudson tells ET’s Jann Carl that she made sure to watch “American Idol” while filming her new movie, …read more

Canadian Idol final two happy for ‘great start’ to careers …
The Canadian Press – HALIFAX
“There is all this buzz and before you know it, there’s going to be another Canadian Idol going on and we’ll be old news.” The guitar-playing carpenter from …read more

Multi-network cancer telethon donations top $100M
The Associated Press – That dollar figure reflects contributions from viewers of the telethon, “Stand Up to Cancer,” as well as money raised since late May, when the Stand Up to …read more

Daniel Radcliffe: ‘I Love Broadway!‘
People Magazine – USA
By Jessica Gold Haralson It’s only the second day previews for Broadway’s Equus, but Daniel Radcliffe has made it clear he loves his new home…read more

David Cook Talks About Pressure, David Archuleta And Writing Songs
Fashion.ie – Ireland
On the “American Idol” runner-up, the singer explained: “David (Archuleta) and I aren’t the same artist. He’s more pop and R&B. Comparing us, for lack of a …read more

Touring preps cast for future ‘Idols’ tour bringing in the energy
Evansville Courier & Press – Evansville,IN,USA
David Cook was the winner of the seventh edition of the popular show; he bested David Archuleta in the finals, grabbing 56 percent of the 97.5 million votes …read more

No Day But Today: Broadway’s Rent Sign Comes Down Sept. 7
Playbill.com – New York,NY,USA
By Kenneth Jones Rent, the landmark Broadway musical that melded a rock sound with story and character like no other musical before it, ends its 12-year run … read more

David Archuleta — Fans Raise $31000 for Standup2Cancer
By Rickey
This is a great thing that you have done in David Archuleta’s name, although I feel that we should continue to give even if David is not involved. Make a donation! David Archuleta blogs on MySpace about StandUp2Cancer.

Daniel Radcliffe Wows in First Broadway Performance
People Magazine – USA
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe appeared in his first preview performance of the Broadway drama Equus Friday, earning raves from fans…read more

Rock group Heart says ‘Barracuda’ use is fishy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The rock group Heart, angry that its ’70s hit “Barracuda” is being used as the unofficial theme song for Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, is taking aim at the Alaska governor.
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FOXNews.com – Celebrities ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ in Historic …
Celebrities ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ in Historic Telethon, Cancer research advocates and more than 60 celebrities ranging from Jennifer Aniston to the US …read more

With an open house today and American Idols tomorrow, the Dunkin …
Providence Journal – Providence,RI,USA
BY RICK MASSIMO David Archuleta, left, and David Cook will be performing with the “American Idol Live Tour 2008” at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center tomorrow night …read more

“Idol” grad Pickler writes from the heart
Reuters – USA
That release was something of a rush job, completed while Pickler was on the “American Idol” tour. The new RCA album, Pickler says, is “a lot more ‘me’ …read more

American Idol alumna Mandisa preps for Disney World appearance …
Theme Park Rangers – Orlando,FL,USA
The former American Idol finalist — she finished ninth the season Taylor Hicks won — will sing at Night of Joy, a Christian music gathering, …read more

Behind The Scenes At ‘Stand Up To Cancer’
CBS 2 – Los Angeles,CA,USA
But most importantly, be sure to click on Stand Up To Cancer and donate today. This is a change we should all be voting for.

Stars ‘Stand Up to Cancer,’ offer hope
USA Today – USA
By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES — Entertainers not only gave their time to Stand Up To Cancer, Friday’s three-network, primetime fundraiser…read more

Stand Up to Cancer telethon takes over network TV
The Associated Press – The aim of Stand Up to Cancer is to raise funds for “translational research,” Ziskin said, which encourages scientists to collaborate rather than compete, …read more

Evening Archuleta Fix: New Blog from David; Thud-Worthy Concert Photos
By Jenny
Congratulations to us, and thank you so much for your hard work, Stacie and your team! AMAZING! Over 30000 for cancer research in the name of David Archuleta, who has been such a healing force in so many of our lives…read more at Fans of David – http://fansofdavid.com/

Stars Help Stand Up To Cancer Telethon Take Over Network TV
Access Hollywood – USA
The cast of the new “90210” hits the red carpet at the Nylon Magazine party to talk about their show being the highest rated premiere ever on The CW…read more

Hudson exceeds career expectations
Windsor Star – Ontario, Canada
Jennifer Hudson has learned to ignore what doubters say. She did so famously after American Idol judge Simon Cowell told her that “she was out of her …read more

Kanye West to Close Video Music Awards
New York Times – United States
The hip-hop star Kanye West will be the closing act at the 25th annual MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, The Associated Press reported…read more

American Idol’ stars rock Wolstein Center
The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – Cleveland,OH,USA
Most performers toed a party line, all the more reason to give dreadlocked dark horse Jason Castro his due for tackling a few unusual selections in unusual …read more

Homegrown kids’ music quartet Imagination Movers hits the big time …
The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com – New Orleans,LA,USA
Disney will eventually broadcast the homegrown kids’ music quartet to more than 40 countries from South Korea to Spain. To promote the series, …read more

Broadway hit set for North east premiere
Sunderland Echo – Sunderland,England,UK
Musical fans are in for a treat when Broadway show Rent hits the UK – with the North East its first stop. Gareth Hunter, owner of Sunderland-based …read more

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MCL Pick Of The Day Discover the secret of slow
MSNBC – USA
I was in my car, tearing it up in hopeful duet with Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, when I noticed something interesting. Throughout “Come Fly With Me,” I …read more

Debra Byrd more than a vocal coach to Idols
CTV.ca – Canada
Every week during Canadian Idol’s live performance show, there’s someone cheering louder than anyone else from the sidelines. It’s Debra Byrd, Idol’s vocal …read more

Jennifer Hudson readies new album, two films
San Francisco Chronicle – CA, USA
Jennifer Hudson is cutting it close to the wire. The 2004 “American Idol” contestant has been working on her first album for a year and a half, …read more

Pavarotti to be remembered around the world
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Fans line up to see “Rent” last time on Broadway
Reuters Canada – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
“Rent” was the first Broadway show to start the practice of selling same-day orchestra seats for $20 in a lottery that allowed die-hard fans, …read more

Reliving my ‘American Idol’ experience at Van Andel Arena
MLive.com – MI,USA
Then, one-by-one, in walked Michael Johns, Kristy Lee Cook, Carly Smithson, David Archuleta and Chikezie. Brook Taylor and Tommy Dylan of Star 105.7, … read more

Friday’s Talk Shows
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
7 am KCBS 85940 Today Republican Convention; Michael Bublé performs; Gene Simmons; Joan Baez. 7 am KNBC 660501 Good Morning America Sally Field; …read more

Imagine a political convention, only with more Aerosmith tunes …
The Plain Dealer – cleveland.com – Cleveland,OH,USA
Before the concert, we caught up with “American Idol” champ David Cook and finalists Syesha Mercado and Jason Castro. Click on the links below to hear what …read more

David Cook Adds to Oprah’s Season Opener
MyFox Kansas City – Kansas City,MO,USA
American Idol David Cook showed up to sing “Time of My Life”, his single, to the athletes, according to Chicagotribune.com blogger Maureen Ryan. Read more

Taylor Hicks and his harmonica have made “Grease!’ groovy
The Birmingham News – al.com – Birmingham,AL,USA
Bice is nice (but we always knew that): Southern rocker Bo Bice might not be topping the charts, but he remains in the public eye. Even better, Bice is …read more

Michelle Obama: No More Kids for Barack and Me
By Associated Press
Michelle Obama says she and Democrat Barack Obama probably won’t have any more children because the presidential race is enough additional responsibility. “I think I’m done,” she told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres in an interview. …read more at America’s Election HQ – http://elections.foxnews.com

Tams tough to beat
Winnipeg Sun – Canada
That’s right — it’s time for the sixth annual Canadian Idol crowning. On Monday, Nova Scotia’s Mitch MacDonald and Alberta’s Theo Tams will have one last … read more

Oprah Presents the World’s Smartest Kids
Oprah.com – Chicago,IL,USA
They may look like ordinary kids…but what they’re getting ready to do on our stage will blow you away! Meet a 15-year-old who’s bringing down the house…read more

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Friday’s Talk Shows
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
7 am KCBS 85940 Today Republican Convention; Michael Bublé performs; Gene Simmons; Joan Baez. 7 am KNBC 660501 Good Morning America Sally Field; …read more

Neil Sean: Simon Cowell Would Love to Take On Movies
FOXNews – USA
By Neil Sean LONDON — He’s the king of “American Idol” and “X Factor,” but Simon Cowell would also love to take on Hollywood movies…read more

‘America’s Got Talent’ recap: Cheers, jeers, and Sharon whacks Piers
Entertainment Weekly – USA
And with that out of the way, it was time to settle in for another riveting episode of America’s Got Talent. For the Dallas Desperados Dancers,…read more

Catching up with the newest ‘Idol’ judge
South Bend Tribune – South Bend,IN,USA
AP Photo/JASON DECROW “American Idol” judges, from left, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson arrive at a promotional event for the …read more

VMAs offer glimpse of music and mayhem
The Associated Press -
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears may not sing at MTV’s Video Music Awards, but Christina Aguilera will. Aguilera will join other top-name performers,…read more

‘Idol’ Mercado heading ‘home’ to Bridgeport
Connecticut Post – Bridgeport,CT,USA
By SEAN SPILLANE Staff writer Syesha Mercado, who was born in Bridgeport, is part of the American Idols Live tour coming to the Arena at Harbor Yard …read more

MIDTOWN RENTAL IS FIT FOR AN ‘AMERICAN IDOL’
New York Post – New York,NY,USA
The season five winner of “American Idol” is winding down his first role in a Broadway musical as a soulful, Elvis Presley-ish Teen Angel in “Grease. …read more

American Idol alum Kellie Pickler to sing national anthem
InsideVandy – Nashville,TN,USA
American Idol alum and BNA Records artist Kellie Pickler will sing the national anthem before tomorrow night’s Southeastern Conference opener between …read more

‘American Idol’ stars still surprise viewers
Akron Beacon Journal – Akron,OH,USA
I’m not saying that a bite-size bit of interaction with David Cook, Ramiele Malubay, Jason Castro and Brooke White allowed me some deep glimpse into their …read more

Exclusive LIVE Q&A with Kat Slatery and Tyler Parks from “Crush” Video on September 4th
Hosted by Gail Hyatt of Fans Of David.Com
Fans of David is pleased to announce an exclusive LIVE question & answer session with talented actress and dancer, Kat Slatery, and actor Tyler Parks THIS THURSDAY, September 4th at 9pm Eastern. Kat and Tyler are two of the stars in David Archuleta’s first music video! Read more at FansOf David.Com

‘Idols’ talk about shopping, shoes and a bad case of senioritis
Shreveport Times – Shreveport,LA,USA
I also had the opportunity to sit down with four other Season 7 “American Idol” finalists that day, including Brooke White, Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado and …read more

Britney Spears: Alright. ‘Gimme More’ MTV Video Music Awards
Los Angeles Times – CA,USA
roars MTV.com, announcing that Britney Spears will appear on Sunday night’s telecast of the MTV Video Music Awards, suggesting that it was always part of …read more

Two Davids provide spark during American Idols Live show at Van Andel
MLive.com – MI,USA
David Cook waved, pointed to, and slapped hands with Liza Elder, 11, a sixth grader at East Grand Rapids Middle School. He may have even winked…read more

Idol has valuable lessons: Wright
Owen Sound Sun Times – Owen Sound,Ontario,Canada
The Collingwood man, who was eliminated on Tuesday from Canadian Idol and will finish third in the televised singing competition, said he may not have …read more

Canadians back Obama
London Free Press – Canada
By THE CANADIAN PRESS A new poll says Canadians are five times more likely to pick Barack Obama than John McCain when asked who they would support if they …read more

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• ‘Idol’ press conference introduces sleepy Chikezie, sick David …
The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com – Grand Rapids,MI,USA
Fischer also met and shook hands with Chikezie, Kristy Lee Cook, and runner-up David Archuleta, who fought a cold as he signed autographs and posed for …read more

David Archuleta’s New Single; “Crush”.
By StoneRose
Millions have already expressed their opinions on David’s new single; and millions more couldn’t care less. But here I am, nonetheless, to give my belated thoughts. By all means, Archie has me hooked. I love the kid, I really do….read more at StoneRose Valley – http://www.stonerosevalley.com

Contest Winner(s) of Autographed Picture; David Archuleta Orders …
By Jenny
David Archuleta’s team is pulling ahead of the pack…I believe he was in third place the last time I was updated (the top 2 teams get announced on TV). Let’s make one last push! The deadline is September 5th. Instructions: …more at Fans of David – http://fansofdavid.com/

Oprah, Mayor Daley and David Cook pay tribute to Olympic champs
By Tempo
Does Oprah control the weather? I submit that the temperature was pleasant and breezy during the 90-minute taping, which began at 10 am, but it turned decidedly chilly as soon as the Olympic rally was over. As the athletes exited though …read more at The Watcher – http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/

BNA Records artist, American Idol alum Kellie Pickler to sing …</strong>
Four nights before she’s set to join a lineup of fellow country music stars performing at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, American Idol alum and BNA Records artist Kellie Pickler will pay tribute to her American roots by …read more at CSTV.com Headlines: Football – http://www.cstv.com

Spears to open MTV Video Music Awards
The Associated Press – Despite her train-wreck performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, the network confirms Spears will kick off the show once again…read more

Oprah Winfrey hosts Olympians in Chicago
The Associated Press - Oprah Winfrey was taping the season premiere for “The Oprah Winfrey Show” at a downtown park, and she invited 150 US Olympic athletes to join her…read more

LAST CHANCE: Rent, Boo, Whoopi and East 14th
Playbill.com – New York,NY,USA
Taylor Hicks, Grease (Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre). Season five “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks croons one last time as Teen Angel in the …read more

Van Andel Arena presales: ‘American Idol,’ Kelly Clarkson/Reba …
MLive.com – MI,USA
Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids is jamming with activity, beginning with tonight’s “American Idols Live Tour.” In fact, I bumped into Tim Doty of …read more

FANTASIA SAYS SURGERY ENDED ‘PURPLE’ RUN: ‘American Idol’ champ …
Eurweb.com – Los Angeles,CA,USA
*Fantasia Barrino has come clean about why she left The Color Purple before its official end on Broadway. The actress said she developed a tumor on her …read more

New CD, TV special make Pickler a busy girl
WCNC (subscription) – Charlotte,NC,USA
The “American Idol” alum co-hosts “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” with Taylor Swift and Julianne Hough at 9 pm Sept…read more

New music site gives fans a cut of tune sales
The Associated Press - But a new Web site is trying to make it profitable for music lovers to stay ahead of the curve — by paying them when other people purchase MP3s they’ve …read more

Drew Wright eliminated from Canadian Idol.
The rock legend stopped by Canadian Idol to mentor the Top 3 competitors and perform live. Drew’s elimination means Mitch MacDonald from Port Hood, NS, …read more at CTV Canada

Stevie Wonder honoured by US Library of Congress
LOS ANGELES, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Stevie Wonder was named on Tuesday as the second recipient of the US Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize for Popular Song after singing for nearly five decades about love, joy and injustices in the …read more in Top Music News on AOL – http://music.aol.com/news/headlines

MDA Telethon’s $65 Million Breaks Record
Included in the lineup this year were Celine Dion, 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Sugarland, Ludacris, Tracy Lawrence, Menudo, Will Downing, Billy Bob Thornton, Jimmy Wayne, Lance Burton, Bo Bice, George Wallace, Gloria Gaynor, Joshua Bell,…read more
Accessibility News – Health – http://www.accessibility.com.au/news//health

George Clooney Parties for Barack Obama
By TheInsider(The Insider)
George Clooney helped raise big bucks for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign by appearing at two intimate events in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday night, says Reuters. The news organization says that around 170 donors paid $1000 each to …read more at The Insider Featured News – http://www.theinsider.com

Cook leads ‘Idol’ cast to arena
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader – Wilkes Barre,PA,USA
Cook, Archuelta, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado are performing on …read more

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‘Canadian Idol’ rocker cut
Jam! Showbiz – Toronto,Ontario,CanadaBy LINDSEY WARD – Sun Media</A
Canadian Idol fans neglected to give the Top 3 contender — a 28-year-old house painter from Collingwood, Ont. — the ridiculous …read more

Obama, McCain up with new ads, new field
The Associated Press -
(AP) — Barack Obama and John McCain punched up the themes that will drive the fall presidential campaign in new and expanded commercial spots airing Tuesday …read more

Trenyce ‘Misbehavin’; Lillias White in NYC; Diddy headlines CTV …
By Ryann Hayman
Season Two “American Idol” finalist Trenyce has been cast in the forthcoming revival tour of “Ain’t Misbehavin,” joining fellow “Idol” veterans Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis. According to Jawn Murray of AOL Black Voices, …read more

Amazon launches wiki-style music encyclopedia
Seattle Post Intelligencer – USA
We’ve tuned up, finished our soundcheck and now we’re ready to invite you to meet SoundUnwound – the new music site from IMDb and Amazon…read more

Pop Tarts: New ‘Idol’ Judge Starred in Reality TV Bomb
FOXNews – USA
By Hollie McKay LOS ANGELES — New “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi has a less than stellar television history. Back in July 2006, DioGuardi was the …read more

There’s something about Ryan
Louisville Courier-Journal – Louisville,KY,USA
The “American Idol” host (who will be in Louisville this week as “Idol” returns for round two of its auditions) isn’t just the Dick Clark of his generation …read more

Jennifer Hudson to be Feted During New York Fashion Week
PageOneQ.com – USA
by Jonas Oliver, GayWired On Thursday, America’s favorite dream girl, Jennifer Hudson, will play a supporting role when she sings the National Anthem before …read more

Nokia To Launch New Music Service In UK In 4Q Via Carphone
CNNMoney.com – USA
(NOK) Tuesday said it will launch the first handset with its Comes With Music service through the UK’s Carphone Warehouse PLC (CPW…read more

Bill Clinton says Obama’s ‘ready’ after bruising campaign
Kansas City Star – MO,USA
Barack Obama Wednesday night, saying he is “ready to be president of the United States.” “Hillary told us in no uncertain terms that she’ll do everything …read more

David Archuleta Blogs – Crush Video Nearly Ready
By mj
In meantime, David Archuleta blogs:. Hey everyone. I’m here in Minnesota for our day off and am on my way to the airport for Wisconsin. I’ve been recording today, which is what I do on my days off lately haha. But I love it! …read more at American Idol – http://mjsbigblog.com

Canadian Idol Recap: Rocksteady?
National Post – Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Sidenotes: And we finally see the Canadian idols’ homecoming tours – a week late. Thanks Canadian Idol. It’s nice to see a week after we know how the Idols …read more

Michael Phelps Tapped for MTV Awards Show
Michael Phelps Tapped for MTV Awards Show (EZ-Tracks) – Michael Phelps has found himself in great demand after winning a record eight gold medals at the recent… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, …read more at EZ-Tracks Music News, RSS – http://www.ez-tracks.com

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Hello there Canadian Idol Fans!

Well, it’s been one rocky road during this season’s Canadian Idol journey. However, I am looking forward to the mentoring presence of Canadian rock legend, Bryan Adams.

And, considering that our Top 3 finalists are all male, I am expecting that it shoud be a pretty decent show tonight.

Canadian Idol is certainly on a determined mission to find their next big rock star, but, given the Top 3 lineup, I don’t see any rockstar potential in any of them, with the exception of Drew Wright. In my opinion, Theo possesses a classical pop style of singing, while Mitch is obviously leaning toward a more Celtic or folk style.

However, Theo adapts extremely well to every genre of music, so I expect him to do very well tonight. And, Drew just keeps on growing and growing and his voice, when he selects that right song, is truly beautiful and pure.

So, we shall see what happens in a little while, but, in the meantime, I would like to invite the East Coast viewers to post your spoilers after the show is aired. They are greedily welcomed!:)

Thanks everyone!

I am dying – just dying – to see how these guys do with the music of Anne Murray. Because the whole situation looks and sounds absurd, maybe the reverse effect will happen tonight. I mean, at least they won’t be performing karaoke versions of her songs. If they do, I will truly be frightened! haha.

So, stranger things have happened on these Idol shows. Wait, I ‘m wrong! This is the strangest set of circumstances I have ever seen. And that is why I think that every stone will be turned and every “i” will be dotted and every “t” will be crossed to ensure a credible show tonight.

And, if not, then Canadian Idol has to put the blame where it belongs – on the production staff of Canadian Idol and their flawed vision of what this show is supposed to be about – SINGERS!