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- Getting Real with Randy Jackson
- Happy Birthday, Ellen DeGeneres!
- Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the White House
- Today in ‘Idol:’ Dallas auditions with NPH and Joe Jonas
- ‘American Idol’ fans see Crying Girl crying again but not singing
- ‘Idol’ LA auditions: Katy Perry delivers, contestants disappoint
- Simon Cowell’s potential music business replacements
- Today in ‘Idol’: Dallas auditions; Adam Lambert to ‘Strut’ on ‘Ellen’
- dannygokey: Good morning! If u haven’t seen it yet u can still check out my new music video-I hope it helps make your day go better http://bit.ly/5hNq1Q
| Getting Real with Randy Jackson Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST Earlier this month, American Idol judge Randy Jackson opened up about Season 9 of American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, hometown auditions, Idol alumni, and more. During the hometown audition rounds, Randy has to sit through an innumerable amount of auditions which include the good, the bad, and the “interesting.” However, he noticed many standout performers and he shared, There are some really talented girls that showed up this time. I also think that what changes the show from year to year are the contestants that we getThis year, you would have thought there would have been a lot more Adam Lambert or Kris Allen types that would have showed up for the auditions. But thats not what happened at all this time. Usually whoever wins or comes in one and two, that next season of auditions you have a lot of those kinds of people. Its almost like there was a signal to everyone at home that was like them, now its time to try out for American Idol, but it didnt happen like that this time. So I think we have a very interesting, unique cast thats really only unique to this season nine. I think its going to be really, really exciting and very different. In just a couple weeks, Ellen DeGeneres will make her American Idol debut. Randy is looking forward to having Ellen aboard the Idol train. Weve had a relationship for a long time, Randy stated. Ive known her for quite some … read more
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| Happy Birthday, Ellen DeGeneres! Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST American Idols newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, celebrates her birthday today, and the Emmy Award-winning host has many reasons to celebrate. This September, we announced that Ellen joined the American Idol family as the newest judge. She will make her American Idol debut during the Hollywood week audition episodes, premiering on Tuesday, February 9th. After making her big American Idol announcement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen opened up about how she got the position and what makes her a good fit to be a judge on American Idol. Watch the videos. For her birthday, Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show today to perform Strut off his album For Your Entertainment. In fact, Strut is the song that Adam co-wrote with another American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi (as well as Greg Wells). To help raise funds for the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund, Adam donated a special signed portrait and a signed pair of Ellen underwear which is now up for bid. Happy Birthday, … read more
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| Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the White House Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST Superstar and former Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson will perform at the White House on February 10, 2010. She will be singing at an event hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama called In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement. The concert celebrates Black History month and focuses on music that captures the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. The performances will happen in the White Houses East Room, and President Obama will make opening remarks at the concert. Other participants include Natalie Cole, Bob Dylan, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Seal, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Howard University Choir, and Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah will serve as emcees. Jennifer has been very busy lately. This Sunday she will perform with American Idol Carrie Underwood and a few other special guests in a tribute to Michael Jackson at the 52nd Grammy Awards. She is currently working on her sophomore album and is also a new mom to David Daniel Otunga, Jr. Last month, Billboard released their Decade End and Year End charts, and Jennifers name appeared on both lists. Jennifers style has changed since she first appeared on American Idol. View photos of Jennifer and the Season 3 contestants here.
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| Today in ‘Idol:’ Dallas auditions with NPH and Joe Jonas Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST
Can Joe Jonas handle the brutal honesty of the "Idol" judging panel in Dallas? Will Neil Patrick Harris top Katy Perry's dramatic flare and snappy retorts? We'll learn tonight when "Idol" heads to Dallas' Cowboys Stadium (technically in Arlington, TX) for two days of auditions. Joe Jonas offered a hint of what's to come on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show on Monday morning, and, to be honest, we're not sure he can stomach the whole "Idol" experience. "You feel bad, because you see these people come through, and they just want it really bad," the middle Jonas lamented. Remember to double-check your local listings and DVR as President Obama's State of the Union speech has caused the primetime schedule to shift. And join the IdolTracker twitter as we live tweet the episode on east coast time. Until then… – Shirley Halperin Photo: Joe Jonas sits in for the Dallas "Idol" auditions. Credit: Michael Becker / Fox
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| ‘American Idol’ fans see Crying Girl crying again but not singing Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST
Seriously, "American Idol," no Crying Girl audition? Granted, Katy Perry was hilariously entertaining as a judge — please hire her to replace Simon Cowell now — but just a passing glance at Crying Girl, well, crying again? For the love of Sanjaya! The Idol nation met Crying Girl — also known as Ashley Ferl – in 2007 when she hysterically wept over Sanjaya's performance of the Kinks "You Really Got Me" during Season Six. She was only 13 then. Now she's 16, old enough to try out herself but apparently not talented enough to follow in her idol's footsteps. It's OK, Ashley. You have 12 more years to give this a shot. Dry your tears, learn from the way your idol handled his rejection. Layer your hair. – Maria Elena Fernandez (follow me on Twitter @writerchica) Related Idol L.A. auditions: Katy Perry delivers; contestants disappoint 'American Idol': Who's that girl?
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| ‘Idol’ LA auditions: Katy Perry delivers, contestants disappoint Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST
The best moments from "Idol's" Los Angeles auditions? Brief cameos by Sanjaya's biggest fan, Crying Girl, and former "Project Runway" contestant Daniel Franco, and a guest judge stint by Katy Perry, who not only took her professional responsibilities very seriously, but also kept contestants and viewers alike entertained with her adorably exaggerated gestures and the occassional good-natured spat with Kara DioGuardi (the two hitmakers have collaborated on several songs, including Kelly Clarkson's "I Do Not Hook Up" and are good pals). Avril Lavigne, on the other hand, seemed more inclined to tease rather than offer constructive criticism. Or maybe there just wasn't much there to write home about. You'd think most of these Hollywood-adjacent hopefuls would have what it takes, but in reality, out of the thousands who turned up to audition in Pasadena last year, less than a handful truly stood out. Here are our picks for most promising… Tasha Layton: She's a personal assistant during the day and a minister at night, but soon, this earthy California girl, whose spot-on sultry version of Joss Stone's "Baby Baby Baby" blew the judges away, will have to change her job description to full-time singer. Mark these words: Tasha will go far. Andrew Garcia: A smooth, buttery voice with nuanced and confident delivery made Andrew an instant front-runner. This is L.A. at its finest — a family man destined for musical success. And if this "Idol" thing doesn't work out, the Black Eyed Peas should hire this guy as a backup singer, stat! Chris Golightly: He had the teariest of Tuesday's back stories, but this product of foster care put his sad past behind him and forged ahead, with a pitch-perfect rendition of "Stand by Me" that floored the judges. Chris' well-deserved Golden Ticket was his "first something." Here's hoping we see many more in the coming months. Jim Ranger: A good-guy pastor who's part Danny Gokey, part Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, this Bakersfield son achieved the nearly impossible: He got through to Hollywood with an original song. Burly yet teddy bear adorable, Jim has his work cut out for him, but shows incredible promise. Mary Powers: Finally some power lungs with a raspy, rock edge. Bring it on! Simon may have dissed Mary's style by calling it cliched, but there's no denying she has the pipes to back up the look. What concerns us is how clearly obsessed this Burbank girl is with Pat Benatar. – Shirley Halperin Follow @IdolTracker on Twitter Photo: Hopefuls line up for "Idol's" Los Angeles auditions. Credit: Michael Becker / Fox
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| Simon Cowell’s potential music business replacements Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST Monday, the always enlightening Nikki Finke published a scandalicious account of the back room talks between "American Idol" and "The X Factor," claiming that both were courting music-industry veteran Tommy Mottola for a spot at their judges' table. Finke also contends the next two in line are Interscope Geffen A&M head Jimmy Iovine and Madonna's manager Guy Oseary. Let's face it, even the world's eminent music-biz honchos won't satisfy the Simon Cowell loyalists who simply think he's irreplaceable. But anticipating the inevitable, we are adding to the speculation with our own top five industry picks for "Idol" 10.0 (plus, a bonus).
Successes: Discovered and developed Run-DMC. Ran Def Jam Records in the '90s (Ludacris, Ashanti, Foxy Brown), sold it to Universal Music for more than $100 million.Took charge at Warner Music Group and its dozen or so subsidiaries, one of which signed Season 7's Jason Castro. Pros: In addition to being tall, dark and handsome, Cohen is brash and somewhat intimidating — a perfect combination for scores of insecure kids trying to find their footing in an industry that eats them for breakfast. Welcome to a harsh reality! Cons: Cohen's unique manipulation of the English language (he spent part of his childhood in Israel) may be hard for the average "Idol" viewer to understand. Are subtitles an option? Likelihood: 20%. With WMG's recent track record (Nickelback, Jason Mraz, Michael Buble) and the music business constantly teetering on collapse, keeping an eye on the prize is key. 2. Jimmy Iovine (chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M) Successes: Produced seminal albums for Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks in his early years in New York. Started Interscope in 1990 and helped engineer the gangsta rap explosion on the West Coast. Launched the careers of Eminem, No Doubt, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga. Pros: A fast talker (see also: Mottola), Iovine has experience from multiple vantage points and an ear that has proved to be on point through dozens of music fads and going on five decades. He would be the music-biz equivalent of Scorsese. Cons: Never one to miss an opportunity to plug his own acts, we could be looking at themes like "Hits of the Pussycat Dolls" and "Chart Toppers From Last Week." Likelihood: 40% If there's nothing in it for the IAG family (i.e. a full partnership to put out the "Idol" albums), we don't see Jimmy jumping at this chance. Successes: Launched and nurtured the careers of Celine Dion, Jennifer Lopez and his ex, Mariah Carey, as chairman and CEO of Sony Music. Married Latin singer Thalia. Resurrected the former home of disco, Casablanca Records, with releases by Lindsay Lohan and Mika. Pros: Since judge Kara DioGuardi considers Mottola not only a mentor, but also the person who gave her that first break (her earliest credits are for songs by Ricky Martin and Jessica Simpson commissioned under Mottola's watch), their familial back-and-forth banter could be a hoot. Cons: Mottola has been off the map for a minute, but it's not clear how his macho 'tude will play with the audience. Likelihood: 60%. According to Finke, Mottola is already knee-deep in a bidding war to end up either on "Idol" or "The X Factor" and could end up pocketing millions. Looks like he wins either way.
Successes: Supervised soundtracks for "Pretty Woman" and "Reality Bites." Produced hits for Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Carlton and Pussycat Dolls. Signed and developed Keyshia Cole. Masterminded the English remix of "Slumdog Millionaire's" "Jai Ho." Pros: Fair's penchant for over-the-top hats and colorful suits would be a weekly fashion-police treat, while his astute understanding of the modern music business might eliminate future fluke victors who don't sell records. Cons: Though Fair is known as something of a social butterfly around Hollywood, he can also spend weeks on end holed up in the studio completely absorbed in his project of the moment. Likelihood: 50%. If a judge's spot were offered to Fair, we think he'd seriously consider it, but the decision could still go either way.
Successes: Madonna. Need we say more? Pros: A dashing Israeli, Oseary started as a label man at 17 and rose through the ranks to eventually run Maverick Records, home to Alanis Morissette, Michelle Branch and the Prodigy, selling more than 100 million records during his tenure. And: See above. Cons: Despite his high-profile management clients (Madge, Demi Moore, David Blaine) and raging parties, Oseary is notoriously press-shy and likes being behind the camera (note his excellent book of photography, "Madonna: Sticky & Sweet"). Though it wouldn't be a first for "Idol," his TV persona is ostensibly a crapshoot. Likelihood: 20%. We can't imagine an entertainment entity other than Madonna becoming Oseary's No. 1 priority, even if it's only for part of the year.
Clive Davis (chief creative officer, Sony Music Entertainment) Successes: Signed legendary rockers Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Santana at CBS Records. Discovered Whitney Houston and shepherded the careers of Barry Manilow and Dionne Warwick as president of Arista Records. Founded J Records, home to Alicia Keys and Leona Lewis. Executive produced nearly all the "Idol" alumni albums. Pros: There really is no one more qualified to critique aspiring pop stars than the man most in the music biz simply refer to as Clive. The man's track record is unparalleled, and his hands-on knowledge of the "Idol" franchise makes him a natural. Cons: Clive may be too much of a talker for TV's quick-cut soundbite-sized blips, as anyone who's ever attended a staff meeting or his annual pre-Grammy party can attest. Likelihood: 30%. "Idol's" demanding schedule would be hard on anybody, never mind someone turning 78 this year! – Shirley Halperin (follow Idol Tracker on Twitter @idoltracker) Photos, from top: Lyor Cohen (Warner Music Group), Jimmy Iovine (Los Angeles Times), Tommy Mottola (Associated Press), Ron Fair (Ann Johansson / For the Los Angeles Times), Guy Oseary (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times), Clive Davis and Smokey Robinson (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times). Related Simon Cowell confirms he's leaving 'American Idol'
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| Today in ‘Idol’: Dallas auditions; Adam Lambert to ‘Strut’ on ‘Ellen’ Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST
And sticking to his schedule of one major talk-show appearance per week, Adam Lambert will help new "Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres celebrate her birthday this afternoon (check local listings) and also perform the song "Strut" from his album "For Your Entertainment." A heads-up about Wednesday night's show: President Obama's State of the Union address conflicted with "Idol's" original 9 p.m. slot so Fox moved it up an hour. Double-check your DVRs and local listings. – Shirley Halperin Follow @IdolTracker on Twitter Photo: Katy Perry joins the "Idol" judging panel at the Los Angeles auditions. Credit: Michael Becker / Fox
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| Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:44 AM PST dannygokey: Good morning! If u haven’t seen it yet u can still check out my new music video-I hope it helps make your day go better http://bit.ly/5hNq1Q
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