First, there will be the highly talented vocals by Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze. Just that would be plenty enough!
But former judge Paula Abdul, who is slated to host "Got To Dance" next season, will show up for judge Simon Cowell's farewell -- Christina Aguilera too! Simon and Paula delighted fans during past seasons with a weekly comedy routine -- of playfully giving each other jabs back when Paula sat right next to Simon on the judges panel.
There has also been speculation that best friends Simon and Paul might work together on Simon's "The X Factor" next season. Cowell has been vocal in admitting that he has missed Paula on Idol -- and opined that at least part of the reason for American Idol's drop in ratings this season is Paula's absence.
What a team -- Simon and Paula. Next year could be quite a year with American Idol returning -- and Simon and Paula with shows too!
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Head-to-head competition -- The American Idol final 2010 promises to be one of the most powerful and exhilerating battles in the show's history.
Lee DeWyze, straight from a goosebump inspiring semi-final performance of Leonard Cohen composed "Hallelujah", seems the front-runner as the competition nears the finish line.
But how can powerful Crystal Bowersox -- seemingly a reincarnation of packed-with-soul Janis Joplin -- be counted out! During the competition Bowersox indeed wailed the Joplin mega-hit, Me and Bobby McGee -- and did Joplin proud.
One has to believe that a Bowersox performance of Joplin's "Cry Baby", if she should perform it, could illuminate the studio audience and voters equally as much as DeWyze's powerful "Hallelujah." Certainly, short of Joplin, no one could sing "Cry Baby" better than Bowersox!
Indeed, Bowersox and Joplin not only exude that gritty and bluesy "soul" in their style and their performances, but at the very heart of their music they seem "soul sisters." Even without sound, their faces clearly display the emotion of songs -- love, heartache, sorrow or happiness. Their intensity and edginess cannot be matched.
But Bowersox will need to be at her best next week, taking every risk and pulling out all of the stops, to overtake DeWyze, already labeled by many as the season winner.
DeWyze's task will be to remind fans of his finest "moment" -- his performance of Hallelujah -- by following it with equally impressive compositions. He has the talent -- and he has the edge. So for him a win will come easier than for Bowersox to has to overtake his lead in the stretch.
The American Idol final next week should be a once-in-a-lifetime battle of two equally talented performers. Both Bowersox and DeWyze have shown their willingness to pour heart and soul into their numbers -- and it promises to be entertaining and interesting to see who will capture the coveted American Idol crown.
The only thing that is clear today: no matter who wins -- Bowersox or DeWyze -- either has the magic to sit on the American Idol royal throne and be counted among the most talented artists in American Idol show history!
Did anyone think that Casey would survive this week's American Idol cut? Notes posted around the Internet overwhelmingly opined that it was time for Casey to leave -- and, indeed, the Idol judges seemed to be ready to lead him to the door.
But what a run it has been for North Texas' Casey James!
"I'm so thankful for the opportunity," smiled James -- even after his elimination. "It's been an amazing, amazing journey and I'm so thankful that I'm here.
As with departing contestants, James got to sing a farewell song. He chose John Mayer's Daughters -- which had been judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi's choice for him in this week's competition. Confident, smiling and seemingly still happy, James delivered the song with ample tenderness and style.
There was a sense that Casey may have expected that it was his week to go -- and that he was ready to move on to the Idol tour and showing America that he deserves to be a star.
Indeed, elimination from the American Idol competition often signals less about defeat and more about moving ahead in a career. Runner-up Adam Lambert has become a super star -- as has Chris Daughtry. And how about Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Clay Aiken and Kimberley Locke -- none of whom won the American Idol coveted crown!
“I never thought I'd get this far,” Casey admitted to host Ryan Seacrest. “But to me, it's like winning $10 million in the lottery and $100 million in the lottery. It's so much more than I expected, so it can't be bad.”
As the Dallas News reports: "For a guy who doesn't own a TV — and drove all night to auditions in Denver at the urging of his mom, who lent him her truck because there was no way his would make the trip — landing in the semifinals of the world's most popular talent show proved a bit overwhelming. As James Casey watched footage of last week's screaming-filled visit to North Texas Dallas/Fort Worth and his hometown of Cool, he fought back tears."
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Singers often opine that it is important to "feel" a song, to relate to the lyrics.
It was probably a bit difficult for Crystal Bowersox to relate to the words of the song that judge Ellen DeGeneres selected for her to sing on this week's show -- a song composed by Paul McCartney for his wife Linda and meant to be sung by a man to a woman.
But Bowersox, the ultimate artist, was unflappable.
She belted out "Maybe I'm Amazed" -- and was so powerful and "amazing" that she rose far above any difficulty with the words. Good for her!!
Words to the chorus:
“Baby, I’m a man, baby, I’m a lonely man who’s in the middle of something “that I don’t really understand, “Baby, I’m a man, baby, you’re the only woman who could ever help me, “baby, won’t you help me understand.”
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e Two "American Idol" top talents will battle for the crown and the throne -- but after last night's performance, it seems that the royal title might actually be determined by the shows judges instead of the performances of the contestants themselves.
Casey James, Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze each opened the show with a song they chose themselves. James delivered a bland "OK, It's Alright With Me." The judges twisted their faces and words into an eventual assessment that while he sang well, the song choice was not the best and not equal to this stage of the competition when he needed "a moment."
Bowersox, complete with guitar and harmonica holder, belted a powerful version of Melissa Etheridge's "Come to My Window." As judge Simon Cowell opined, it was classic Bowersox -- who is always true to herself. The judges said that they generally liked the performance, but felt it was not the best version of the song and at times the song seemed so big that it got away from her.
DeWyze sang "Simple Man" -- and judge Randy Jackson enthused that the singer not only lived up to the song, but showed that he had confidence that he could really win. The judges handed to first round to DeWyze.
But there was still another chance to shine -- as the vocalists performed songs chosen by the judges. And this seems where results might actually have been solidified -- by the judges.
On "Do or die night," James sang a "sensitive" "Daughters" -- because his fans are largely women and girls. He sang well -- nothing wrong, but the song, chosen by Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, was not impressive or powerful enough to offer James a shot. What could he do? It seemed that there was never meant to be a "moment" in the song.
Bowersox belted Ellen DeGeneres' choice of Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed." She filled the stage with an emotional journey, a captivating Janis Joplin-soulful version that brought the audience to its feet. Jackson declared that that it was terrific and proved that she was "in it to win it." Wow!
But DeWyze had the deck stacked in his favor -- last spot, the memorable spot and judge Simon Cowell, legendary for his talent in song choice, picking for him. During the break, Cowell chatted with DeWyze -- and it was obvious that the pair had strategized with Lee likely receiving the best in advice and guidance from Cowell all week. Cowell gave DeWyze what is probably the greatest song choices of all time -- Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." DeWyze's version was gritty, magical -- and he was the only performer backed up by a multi-member, volume-raising choir. The song, the "help" from Cowell and the choir gave DeWyze an absolute edge -- and the judges responded by oozing compliments and declaring that the evening belonged to DeWyze.
With that one song, Lee DeWyze surged into the spot of front-runner, and Bowersox suffered from being out-manuvered (thanks to an assignment of Ellen as her judge instead of Simon) despite a spectacular performance. Although DeWyze clearly was up to his task, there was a sense that the most powerful performance and win of the evening was orchestrated by Simon Cowell who was a king while the other players performed for their singers as pawns.
Clearly Cowell groomed DeWyze to win -- and DeWyze became the luckiest songman in the world, for that evening at least!
Except for a freaky surprise, Bowersox and DeWyze will be the contestants with the final shot at the American Idol title and crown!
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American Idol judge Paula Abdul, who wants to return to the popular television talent show but has received no contract proposal, is garnering a heavy and heartfelt outpouring of love, support and tweets from her fans.
And if the multitude of "#Paula" messages circulating and snowballing on the social network utility Twitter are any example, fans definitely want Idol executives to know that they want Paula back.
Noted among those lending support to the campaign with #KeepPaula messages are this past season's American Idol finalists Danny Gokey, Matt Giraud and Anoop Desai!
Abdul, obviously very emotional and appreciative that fans have jumped to her defense, has tweeted her thanks to her fans.
"I'm actually moved 2 tears upon reading the enormous amount of tweets showing me your kindness, love,&undying support," wrote Abdul. "God bless all of you!" And then she continued, "If it weren't for you, this specific time and situation would feel a whole lot worse! xoP"
One Tweeter wrote, "ok guys paula abdul is not gonna be on idol she need are help we can all help by making #keeppaula number 1 trending topic." Another wrote, "AI is nothing without Paula and Simon, and without Paula, Simon is nothing. Sorry but it's true! #KeepPaula #KeepPaula #keeppaula." And still another pleaded, "help needed pleaseee I beg of you come and help us #keeppaula #keeppaula #keeppaula #keeppaula."
On Friday her manager, David Sonenberg told the Los Angeles Times that Abdul had no contract proposal -- adding that he had contacted both 19 Entertainment and Fox and said that "Paula would love to be back on the show." He added that Fox's response was that he would hear from them, but that they had received no proposal at all.
"She's hurt," said Sonenberg. "I find it under these circumstances particularly unusual; I think unnecessarily hurtful. I find it kind of unconscionable and certainly rude and disrespectful that they haven't stepped up and said what they want to do."
With Idol auditions scheduled to begin on Aug. 6th, Sonenberg said, "Very sadly, it does not appear that she's going to be back on 'Idol'.
But Idol fans have made their sentiments clear -- they want Paula back!
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American Idol judge Randy Jackson must have seen a little bit of magic in one former American Idol contestant – blond, former nanny, Brooke White.
Jackson, who has never before been involved with an album by an Idol alum, is executive producer of “High Hopes & Heartbreak”, White’s sophomore album due for release on June Baby Records on June 21. Jackson, White and White’s manager, Carl Stubner formed that label, and Jackson is taking an even higher step with White in co-managing her career. White’s initial album, “Songs From the Attic” was released before her stint on American Idol.
As for the Jackson and White pairing, the demure White told The Salt Lake Tribune, “It is completely bizarre. I never saw this coming. I have no idea why he’s working with me.”
But Jackson was quick to explain. “What I loved about her was that she was a straight-up real artist, he said. “There’s always room for artists. You have pop stars, and then you have artists. The holy grail are artists. The sprinters are pop stars.”
White, who will also be teaming with Michael Johns for a West Coast Midwest tour beginning on August 16th in Pomona, CA, said that after her elimination from Idol, she was in a Los Angeles guitar store when Randy Jackson walked in. They began talking, she said, and before they even realize it, an hour and a half had gone by.
“He was so personable,” White later recalled. “He said, ‘If there’s anything I can do to help out, let me know.’” But White, 26, admitted that she thought that the offer was a kindness, but never expected anything would come of it. But lo and behold, a few months later, out of the blue, Jackson called her and asked if she would be interested in making a record with him as executive producer. And she said that she jumped at the chance.
Jackson then became her “sounding board” – helped her locate a writing partner and encouraged her to stay focused on writing the kind of music that she truly wanted to record.
“She’s not going to be Lady Gaga,” admitted Jackson. “You’re not looking at fitting her into a box.”
So White settled down to compose music straight from her heart -- music with what some people have referred to as a Carole King and Carly Simon kind of sound.
In addressing White’s new album, NY Post opined, she has “a full-fledged audio arsenal backing her up, headed by the one and only Randy Jackson. … Her new CD brings reasons-a-plenty as to why… you should give her at least a 10-minute listen. Brook’s country drenched cover of Kings of Leon’s ‘Use Somebody’ takes what that band already developed and paints it with a feeling of young love. Also, her mid-America themed video for the album’s first single, ‘Radio Radio’, embodies the tingly emotion that makes you feel like a 12-year old kid again.”
On White’s Facebook page, fans reveal not only how much they enjoy her new single, but how much the lyrics touch their hearts. One fan wrote, “I love love love Radio. … When I was younger, radio was such a big part of my life. My 3 sisters and I would listen and dance all day long. We would try (unsuccessfully) to win contests, dialing, dialing, dialing. On warm afternoons, I would go to my friend’s house and we would sing along to the Carpenters. … I still listen to the radio and remember.”
“’Hopes’” is already doing well on iTues,” White smiled and revealed. “It was such a personal process making this record. It’s like putting your babies out there.” The album, she explained, is “a bit of a throwback.” She described it as a singer/songwriter album with an organic tone – some a little California country – and there’s even a disco tune.
One song, “Out of the Ashes,” she said was particularly meaningful. But she added that “Sometimes Love” is another of her favorites. “It’s hard to choose. I go through different phases where I reconnect with each of them in different ways.”
Another of White’s Facebook connections wrote of her favorite, “I really love ‘Phoenix.’ I think the line, ‘Now I’m getting older still my memory holds on to you’ is something everyone can relate to, regardless of what memory it is that the person is holding on to. … It reminds me of the memories I shared with some of my favorite people when I was a kid, and even as I grow older I still remember them as if it were just yesterday.”
In reading the emotions pouring from fans on Facebook, the reader gets the sense of turning pages of secret diaries – reading of love, happiness and sadness so personal and meaningful to their lives that it delves to the depth of their souls. And it is White’s music that reunites these fans with the most poignant times of their lives. Whether happiness or sadness, they live their emotions once again.
Brooke said that while the American Idol experience was one of the most monumental of her life, it was when the Idol tour ended that she began to really pressure herself to make a second album. “I was really motivated by myself,” she explained. “The first thing, I got back to songwriting. After the show and the tour, you’re kind of depleted. But you’re also so full with so many things to write about. (The album) was pretty much finished by the end of April. It went really fast, but it was really rewarding and super fun.”
But she admits that it was a stroke of luck that she met Jackson in that guitar store – setting her career back into full emotion.
Recalling her American Idol days, White expressed that she has had a lot of luck, that “American Idol is a household name. I’m really glad to be associated with it. Of course, I want to expand on that. At the end of the day, that’s the opportunity that launched my career. But it’s not solely who I am as a person and an artist.”
And the most recent American Idol Top Ten are all rooting for White.
Idol finalist Adam Lambert, a White fan, said that he appreciates the pure and simple quality of her music. “She’s a singer-songwriter in the vein of Carole King,” he said. And eighth place finisher Scott MacIntyre, a singer-pianist himself, explained that what he likes is her distinctive style of singing and playing. When White premiered one of a song from her album, “”Hold Up My Heart” on American Idol, MacIntyre felt that she really “re-established herself, and the reception was great.”
White admits that having a new album gives her “a billion butterfilies.” But she also feels that “there’s a great deal of excitement, along with (the) nervousness.”
With Jackson’s guiding hand, it is unlikely that anyone will be surprised to see White emerging as one of the most exciting and successful of American Idol alum!
White and Michael John’s tour dates: August 2009 16 - Pomona, CA - Glass House 17- Sacramento, CA - Boardwalk 19 - Reno, NV - Club Underground 21 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre 22 - Seattle, WA - Chop Suey 23 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory 24 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory 26 - Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon Theater 27 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater 29 - Lawrence, KS - Bottleneck 30 - Des Moines, IA - People's Court
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Twenty-two reality television shows received a total of 63 nominations in today's announcement of the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Award nominees -- with the number of shows and amount of total nominations the highest ever for the reality television genre.
American Idol received eight nominations which ties its previous record in 2005-06, placing it second behind Dancing with the Stars with a count of ten nominations. The show has received one Emmy Award in each of the past two years -- although it was shut-out during its first four years of eligibility even though it received 22 nominations.
American Idol nominations are as follows:
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special
Outstanding Directing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program
Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series
Outstanding Picture Editing for Reality Programming
Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic, Multi-Camera) for VMC Programming
If Simon Cowell actually inks the $144 million deal reportedly in discussions, he will become the the highest star in television history. Fans have been waiting anxiously to know whether the popular judge will return to American Idol for more than simply this next season, but it appears that the answer hinges on money.
While Cowell probably has no bionic limbs, as did The Six Million Dollar Man of the 1970's hit television show, with a $144 million dollar contract he would probably have more power than that tv hero and most likely could well afford a mechanical arm or leg or two if he so desired!
"If the deal with the American network Fox goes ahead," reports telegraph.co.uk, "Cowell, 49, will quadruple his current 25 million pound annual pay, netting him 2.2 million for every hour he appears onscreen."
Cowell's negotiations are being conducted by Cowell's new business partner, Topshop mogul Sir Philip Green, according to the Daily Mirror.
But Cowell, according to the Insider, is implying that no such price-hefty contract is in the works. He was quoted as responding, "I wish! Come off it."
However, a Fox insider reportedly revealed, "The word went out from on high to pay Simon what he needs. Without him the show would be a shadow of itself and without American Idol, we're in the dumper. We're confident of getting our man."
Last month it was announced that Cowell and Sir Philip expect to start an international entertainment company. While the pair are reportedly old friends, this would be their first joint business venture. With bases in both London and Los Angeles, the company would be involved in such show business areas as television production and new formats for programs, talent management and merchandising, according to telegraph.co.uk. Cowell would likely be at the helm of presenting and producing shows, and Green would oversee finances, strategy and merchandising.
Meanwhile, the entertainment world also awaits word of contract negotiations being conducted by American Idol's other judges, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi.
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Fans of Daughtry, with American Idol Season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry as frontman, will have a full agenda this week. First, the band's new album, "Leave This Town" has arrived in record stores and is available for purchase.
Next, there are the television shows -- appearances to promote the new album. On Wednesday, Daughtry will be on The View. Then on Thursday, the band will rock on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien -- and on Friday, it will be Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Chris Daughtry might not have been crowned an American Idol winner, but it is hard to believe that winning would have rocketed his career beyond where it is today!
In an early review of the new album, Mario Tarradell of the DallasNews expressed: "Leave This Town comes packed with the same big-chorus stadium rockers that hooked fans of mainstream pop and rock during these last three years. Listening to Daughtry and Leave This Town makes it clear why this group enjoyed such huge success."
And some fans have already issued their rave reviews. On Twitter, one fan wrote, "This CD Rocks!" Another said, "I love the new cd." And another opined, "new daughry cd is AMAZING. like, seriously, I'm in love."
Obviously pleased with fans' responses, Chris Daughtry responded, "You all have made me smile BIG today with all your praise toward "Leave This Town"!!! Thank U all!"
It looks like this second Daughtry album, Leave This Town, might just match or surpass the success of the first album -- which sold 4.5 million copies! American Idol connections can definitely count Chris Daughtry as an Idol alum who has made a big impact in the music world -- and his fans on the show will want to continue following his career post-American Idol. For Daughtry, this seems only the beginning!
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American Idol finalist Matt Giraud is not planning to give up singing anytime soon, but he will add "host" and "mentor" to his list of accomplishments.
This week Giraud will host "Make the Cut" when it airs on YOBI.tv. This show, like American Idol, provides aspiring singers a platform for showcasing their talent.
The show is being touted at "the first online reality vocal TV show."
Giraud, from Kalamazoo, is currently on a whirlwind national tour with American Idol Kris Allen and other American Idol Top Ten finalists. Giraud, who has said that he can hardly believe that "I was doing this in a hotel lobby a year and a-half ago, on Twitter wrote that the tour is the "most fun I've ever had in my life. THIS is my dream job f'sho!"
Individuals who are interested in competing to appear on the show are asked to submit videos to YOBI.tv by the stated September deadline. Judges will select a group of competitors to be judged by YOBI.tv members. The show's viewers will then watch as the top dozen finalists receive advice and guidance from Giraud in professional recording studios in Michigan -- and the eventual winner of the competition will win the chance to actually "Cut a Record," the show revealed.
"I think anyone's good enough to audition," said Giraud, "even the ones we might think are silly. It's fun. Everyone should get out there and try it."
The competition is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old, a legal resident of the U.S. or of a country with diplomatic relations with the U.S. and not already a 2009-10 Season 2 YOBISing Semifinalist. Additional information and rules can be found at http://yobi.tv/make_the_cut/
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American Idol Kris Allen has cancelled his scheduled appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien because of a death in the family, but last-girl-standing in the competition, Allison Iraheta will step in to take his place.
It is, however, expected that Allen will participate in all American Idol Tour concerts.
Kris is mourning the loss of his grandmother, said a representative of the American Idol television show.
"I know I was supposed to do conan on wed, but there was a death in my family," Kris told his fans on social network Twitter. "But everyone watch Allson on Wed. She is filling in." And he continued, "and by filling in I mean (she) is gonna rock Conan's face off on Wednesday."
After an outpouring of love and support for fans, Allen sent his most recent message, "Thanks eveeryone for the love."
And Allen's fellow American Idol contestants were quick to offer their condolences and ask fans to keep his Kris and his family in their thoughts.
Allison, on Twitter, wrote, "Love ya man .. Keep yo head up."
And Idol contestant Matt Giraud wrote, "Just heard about the death in Kris' family. Keeping him in my thoughts."
Another contestant, Anoop Desai, expressed, "I know kris appreciates all the concern -- keep his family in your thoughts."
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It is official! Ryan Seacrest just masterfully inked a $45 million deal that is believed to make him the absolute richest realty show host in history!
This comes just one day after American Idol Frenzy authored an exclusive article highlighting Seacrest’s rise to fame not just in front of reality show cameras, but as one of the most successful masters on the business side of reality television.
Seacrest’s new contract – which more than triples his previous almost $5 million contract -- will keep him as host of “American Idol” for another three years. And it provides for the opportunity for Seacrest and his Ryan Seacrest Productions to take on addition projects with “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller.
Already Seacrest anchors E! Entertainment News, as well as hosting a syndicated radio talk show and the radio countdown show “American Top 40.”
CKX, the parent company of American Idol producer 19 Entertainment, will have exclusive primetime rights to Seacrest for not only American Idol, but also for any other show that might succeed it, according to industry sources.
Meanwhile, word has still not come of breakthroughs in contract negotiations with American Idols’ judges – so that is likely next on the CKX agenda. But Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi all say that they want to return for the next season, and Simon Cowell, regardless of the outcome of his contract negotiations, will return for one more year under his current contract. The British media have reported that Cowell, whose current deal has been estimated at $36 million a year, wants $100 million a year under a new contract, according to Reuters.com.
While ratings have slipped for American Idol, it still remains the highest-rated series on television. Currently auditions for the show are being held around the country, and the show’s last season contestants are in the midst of a summer tour.
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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest may soon have a whole lot to sing about! If a deal reportedly in the works becomes finalized, the popular host will become one of the highest paid front men on any television reality show!
Seacrest’s current contract with Fox, which expires at the end of the 2010 season, already gives the handsome and popular host almost $5 million a season for his work on American Idol. This amounts to something in the neighborhood of $100,000 per episode.
And reportedly the new deal being discussed is a three-year extension on the American Idol television show with a “major pay raise,” according to industry sources. In addition, the new contract may allow him to develop new projects with American Idol creator Simon Fuller and with 19 Entertainment.
Besides his hosting on American Idol, E! News and on his radio shows, Seacrest has produced unscripted series including “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” “Denise Richards, It’s Complicated” and a new program featuring British chef Jamie Oliver.
All four of the American Idol judges have reportedly been in contract negotiations – with Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuari saying that they want to return for the next season. But it is unclear where Simon Cowell stands because it has also been reported that he might leave the show when his contract is up after next season.
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American Idol 2002 runner-up Justin Guarini is on center stage with Philadelphia based Drivetime in a new jazz album, ‘Reflections’, that is scheduled to be released next month.
The Philadelphia based jazz sextet and Guarini, as lead vocalist, perform a collection of classics ranging from ‘What You Won’t Do’ to ‘Let’s Stay Together.’
“Drivetime is a rock-solid band that has been working hard on the East Coast jazz scene for a couple of years,” said Guarini. “It was an absolute pleasure to work with them on the project. ‘What You Won’t Do’ is a classic tune that I grew up with, and I jumped at the opportunity to record when … asked.”
Rick Denzien of Slot-1Studio, who recorded and mixed the new release, said, “Reflections has the honest sound of real instruments, human feel and human taste.”
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