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    New Year, New Idol Insider

    January 1, 2010 /

      It’s a new decade – welcome to 2010 – and Idol Insider decided it was time for a new look, layout, and plan for this blog.  I am still going to report on the latest pop music news, but I will also be reviewing some of the newest releases, introducing you to new artists, and, of course, keeping you up to date on all things Idol.  I am sure that 2010 is going to be a great year for music and I am eager to share all of it with you. Happy New Year, friends – may this next decade be full of greatness!

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    Just A Dream

    December 22, 2009 /

    Yesterday Carrie Underwood’s rep confirmed the news that Mike Fisher, her boyfriend of a year, had proposed to the country cutie. Of course, this news devastates me, leading me to spend most of the night in a dark room, drinking a bottle of whiskey, and singing “Jesus Take The Wheel” on repeat. But, now I have emerged to bring you the first photo of the bling that blinded Carrie as she accepted the proposal. Quite a Christmas present, I guess. No date or details have yet been planned for the big day, which I guess is a glimmer of hope, but it’s rumored Carrie will take her fateful walk down…

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    Video: Avatar’s "I See You"

    December 18, 2009 /

    Leona Lewis provides the theme song to the upcoming blockbuster event, Avatar. And while the track is no “My Heart Will Go On”, I am sure that producers are already clearing Leona’s schedule so she can take the stage at the Academy Awards to perform the song, “I See You”. I’ve seen multiple trailers for this film and I am still unsure what it’s about, but I guess I’ll check it out when it arrives in theaters. In the meantime, here’s the theme song’s music video with the lovely and talented Leona Lewis.

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    It’s Beginning to Look alot Like Gaga

    December 17, 2009 /

    Take a look at this hilarious spoof on a Gaga inspired Christmas album, which includes songs such as “Ho-Ho-Hoker Face”, “Snow Pants”, and “Love Sleigh”. It’s hilarious and it certainly has put us in the holiday mood!

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    Director’s Cut: Take 3

    December 16, 2009 /

    The Director’s Cut for Britney’s single “3” just hit the net and it’s hot! Much better than the original! Check it out!

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    Whatya Want From Him?

    December 15, 2009 /

    Adam Lambert appeared on The Tonight Show last night, singing his new single “Whatya Want From Me”. It looks like he’s finally stepping out of the “AMA” backlash’s shadow and can move on with the promotion of his new album For Your Entertainment, which is in stores now.

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    Merry Christmas Baby Jesus!

    December 7, 2009 /

    In case any of you were wondering where you can find me tonight, the answer is revealed in this video:

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    The Video and Backlash

    November 25, 2009 /

    In the wake and backlash of Adam Lambert’s controversial performance at the AMA’s his label has released the video to accompany his first single, “For Your Entertainment”. The video, however, features no man-on-man action, leaving me to wonder why he didn’t just opt for a similar performance to mimic the video – it would have given him more range to showcase his talented vocals. Take a look and leave your thoughts. In related news, Lambert has been canceled from his GMA this morning. ABC released a statement yesterday saying they didn’t want to take any chances that early in the morning on a performance that might resemble Sunday night’s. CBS,…

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    AMAze Balls!

    November 24, 2009 /

    Sunday night’s American Music Awards coverage might have been trumped by Adam Lambert’s over-the-top performance, but if you missed the awards then you missed some great performances. So in Idol Insider fashion, here is all my highlights – and if you’re looking for Whitney’s “comeback”, look elsewhere as I give it the most over-hyped performance of the evening. Janet Jackson’s Medley of Hits, including her touching rendition of “Together Again”: Kelly Clarkson beautifully delivers her latest single, “Already Gone”: Jay Z and Alicia Keys kill it on Empire State of Mind: Carrie Underwood leaves me speechless with another incredible performance of “Cowboy Casanova”: Lady GaGa is weird and creepy in…

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    Music Again: For Your Entertainment

    November 23, 2009 /

    If you watched last night’s American Music Awards, you might still be feeling some of the shock from the…performance? … Adam Lambert put on. Aside from the fact that it was WAY too over the top, his vocal left me wondering what happened to the voice that America had come to know during his run on American Idol. He was winded and nervous, which was apparent when he tumbled across the stage in a tuck and roll formation after tripping on his pointed black boots. He recovered, but only to continue delivering one of the most racy and sexually in-your-face performances ever aired on TV, screaming “can you handle what I’m…

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    AMA’s Preview

    November 20, 2009 /

    Adam Lambert will be debuting his new single, “For Your Entertainment”, on Sunday’s American Music Awards, where he will share the stage with Janet Jackson, Rihanna, and other previous Idols, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Daughtry. Take a look at these behind the scenes video of the sultry performance and be sure to tune in for all the excitement on Sunday night on ABC. Lambert will also be debuting his new video in the coming weeks for the single. Access Hollywood caught up with the singer on the set to give us this behind the scenes look:

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