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Forever Our Girl
The news that Paula Abdul will not be returning to Idol has the world in a frenzy! Past Idol contestants have turned to their Twitter accounts to express their best wishes to the past pop diva. Kris Allen, Chris Sligh, Danny Gokey, Brooke White and more have tweeted their sadness upon hearing the news that a contract could not be reached for between Fox and Abdul. Carrie Underwood even chimed in by saying, “Going to miss Paula on Idol! :(“. So, who’s replacing Paula? With the audition segments being taped in the next few weeks, Idol execs had to move fast. So, while they look for a permanent replacement there…
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…And We’re Back
WOW! That was insane – The 2009 UMS rocked our socks off – and now we are back after some much needed relaxation. We have so much to update you on, so let’s get started: Yesterday, Paula Abdul announced via Twitter (and it was confirmed by Fox this morning) that she would not be returning to Idol in its ninth season. Money seemed to be the reason behind the split and Paula was not happy with the minimal amount that producers were willing to offer her. Kara DioGuardi is officially signed for the 9th season of American Idol and will be the only female judge on the hit reality show.…
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GONE TO THE UMS
Visit www.theums.com for all the latest news on the festival and to purchase tickets!
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In The Meantime
Since we’ll be taking a short hiatus, we wanted to give you some little tidbits of some developing stories. More information to come, but here’s what’s on tap for the rest of the summer: – Lady GaGa will be re-releasing her debut album, The Fame, this fall with all new songs and new remixes. The Fame Monster will feature a more urban sound from GaGa to further define her as an artist in this every changing industry of music and fame. – Jordin Sparks will be releasing her second single from her sophomore album, Battlefield, in the coming months. “S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)” is an upbeat number that will…
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A Reading By Chris Brown
Chris Brown finally broke his silence regarding the beat down he gave Rihanna in February yesterday. He posted this “apology” on his website, but unfortunately it was a little transparent – he was reading the whole thing, as not to say something sincere, we assume. Do you forgive him? This now concludes the public service announcement portion of the day.
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Inside The Idol Insider
Hey all! I will be taking a short break to put on the biggest indie music festival in the western region, The UMS – the ninth annual Denver Post Underground Music Showcase – over the next week. July 23rd – July 26th, over 200 bands will take over South Broadway in Denver, Colorado to rock out in a South By Southwest-style fashion! This year is the biggest the festival has been and it’s only going to get bigger for it 10th Anniversary next year. Visit TheUMS.com for more information, to purchase tickets, or to check out the entire lineup. After the festival has subsided, I will be back delivering the…
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Idol Contestant on the "Radio, Radio"
Idol Season 7 contestant, Brooke White, just released her first single, “Radio, Radio”, from her debut album High Hopes & Heartbreak. The song, a catchy summery hit, will be impacting the “radio, radio” soon. Check out the accompanied video for the single now.
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Straight OUT, Now Tell Me
While it hasn’t been officially confirmed by 19 Entertainment, it looks like the future for our beloved Paula Abdul is clear. Her management released a statement regarding the rumors that the once Dance-Diva would not be returning to the ninth season of American Idol. In a statement, her manager, David Soneberg, said, “Very sadly, it does not appear that she’s going to be back on Idol.” At this time no contracts have been offered for renegotiation and Fremantle and 19 Entertainment have yet to reach out about a renewal. So, with production starting on August 6th and no signatures on the dotted line, we see this as the end of…
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Artist To Watch: Kristinia DeBarge
This 19 year old singer and dancer is making her way to the top with her new single, “Goodbye”, tearing up radio and digital downloads. Her debut album will hit stores on July 28th and then she will be hitting the road, joining Ciara as an opening act on The Circus Starring Britney Spears Tour, when it comes back to North America. Introducing Kristinia DeBarge: The video for her first single, “Goodbye”:
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All The Things We Wanted
Kelly Clarkson has begun her promotional tour for her new single, “Already Gone”, with her first stop on David Letterman. The third single from the her incredible new album, All I Ever Wanted, is brilliant and bold. The performance, while stripped down from the album version, is brilliant at spots, but leaves me waiting for her next stop on the talk-show chain, so we can hear it even more polished. Check it out and let me know where it rates on your K. Clarkson scale.
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Britney & Paris: Together Again
No, not that Paris! Thankfully, Britney has left her days with partying heiress behind, but she has made her way to France, as The Circus Starring Britney Spears tour continues through Europe. Entertainment Tonight was there to catch all the backstage footage. Watch, as Britney, her dancers, and crew prepare for the big show in Paris, while chatting up the second leg of her North American tour.
