American Idol Snark

Idol-related Teen Choice Awards winners:

Choice TV Reality Music Competition: American Idol
Choice TV Male Reality/Variety Star: David Cook, American Idol
Choice Hook-Up: Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, “No Air”
Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon Female: Carrie Underwood
Choice Most Fanatic Fans: David Archuleta

David Cook, David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks present

Katharine McPhee presents

Top 10 Ring the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell

2008-08-05T01:58:00.000-07:00

Mavid ~ The Brodance Collection

2008-08-05T01:55:00.000-07:00

David Cook and Michael Johns get their freak on during various tour stops.

David Cook Meets Girl Who Asked Him on Date

2008-07-31T23:51:00.000-07:00

Remember this incredibly awkward moment of television history?

Well, here's the follow-up:

Idol Headlines ~ 7/30/08

2008-07-30T18:45:00.000-07:00

Ryan Seacrest Bit by Shark

Time of My Life Featured on SYTYCD

Simon Cowell Splits from Terri Seymore

Melinda Doolittle Signs with Hi Fi Recordings

Jason Castro's "Hallelujah" Recorded for Film

David Cook Among Celebs to Stand Up to Cancer

David Archuleta's Single to World Premire Friday

Jason Castro Vlog from Pittsburgh

2008-07-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

David Archuleta Vlog from Pittsburgh

2008-07-30T18:40:00.001-07:00

Katharine McPhee ~ "I Know What Boys Like"

2008-07-28T18:47:00.001-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 7/28/08

2008-07-28T18:30:00.001-07:00

New Song from Chris Sligh

Upcoming Idol Appearances

Seacrest to Co-Host the Emmys

Cook Fans Unite Against Cancer

Sanjaya to Perform at Mohegan Sun

Benefit Concert Held for Luke Menard

Robert Cavallo to Produce Cook's Album

Vote for the Davids in the Teen Choice Awards

Kristy Lee Opted Not to Sing God Bless the USA in Canada

David Archuleta Vlog from Toronto

2008-07-28T18:28:00.000-07:00

SYTYCD ~ Katee & Twitch's Contemporary Routine

2008-07-24T01:44:00.000-07:00

Yet another feather in Mia Michael's cap--this routine will not soon be forgotten.

Jason Castro ~ Vlog from Indianapolis

2008-07-23T02:49:00.000-07:00

David Archuleta Vlog from Salt Lake City

2008-07-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 7/21/08

2008-07-21T18:57:00.000-07:00

Carly Smithson Injured on Stage

Elliott Yamin Working on New Album

Crazy Fans Reported at the Tour Stops

David Hernandez Gets a Spa Treatment VIDEO

Jennifer Hudson Performs on Good Morning America

Fremantle Responds to the American Idol Truth Tour

Karaoke Revolution Presents American Idol Encore 2

David Archuleta Performs "Crazy" & "Heaven" on Studio 5

2008-07-17T20:05:00.000-07:00

Ace Young Interview & Performance on FOX

2008-07-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 7/17/08

2008-07-17T01:28:00.000-07:00

David Cook Injures Knee

Idol Receives Five Emmy Nods

LaKisha Jones New Single: Listen

Writer's Guild Protests American Idol

Ace Young's Debut Album: Now Available

Season 8 Auditions Kick off in San Francisco

Archuleta's "Imagine" Featured on SYTYCD

Jason Castro Vlog Ft. Carly Smithson

2008-07-17T01:24:00.000-07:00

David Archuleta on Fox Utah

2008-07-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

David performs "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley

David sings "Waiting on the World to Change" and forgets the lyrics.

Bonus Videos: Interview and doing the weather.

Idol Headlines ~ 7/14/08

2008-07-14T20:28:00.000-07:00

Daughtry's New Video Premire

Paula Abdul on PC.com

Daughtry's Upcoming Album

Jennifer Hudson's Album Update

Carrie Underwood's Bikini Pictures

David Hernandez Caught with a Girl

David Cook's Taste for a Cure Videos

Kristy Lee Cook's New Single: Listen

Sanjaya Sings with Stevie Wonder VIDEO

Phil Stacey Performs at the Grand Ole Opry

One Republic is not Collaborating with Idols

Idol Headlines ~ 7/9/08

2008-07-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

David Cook to Endorse Sketchers

Ace Young's Full Streaming CD

David Archuleta: Teen Choice Awards

Paula Abdul's ET Interview with the Idols

Jordin Sparks to Tour with Jesse McCartney

Taylor Hicks Performs on FOX Morning Show VIDEO

Jason Castro ~ Date Night 7/9/08

2008-07-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 7/8/08

2008-07-08T00:21:00.000-07:00

Ace Young Concert Videos

Underwood to Tour Australia

Jon Peter Lewis Performance

Seacrest Spotted in the Hamptons

New Eligibility Rules for Idol Season 8

Cowell Wants Pitt to Play Him in a Movie

Cook Performance Registered with ASCAP

Cook & Archuleta Make VH1's Hottest Hunks Under 25 List

Idols at Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

2008-07-05T02:17:00.000-07:00

Jordin Sparks

Katharine McPhee

David Archuleta's Idols Live! Set Videos

2008-07-04T17:22:00.000-07:00

"Angels" (Glendale, AZ)

"Apologize" (San Diego, CA)

"Stand by Me" (Glendale, AZ)

"When You Say You Love Me" (Glendale, AZ)

David Cook's Idols Live! Set Videos

2008-07-04T16:57:00.000-07:00

"Hello" (San Diego, CA)

"Time of My Life" (San Diego, CA)

"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" (Glendale, AZ)

"My Hero" (Fresno, CA)

"Billie Jean" (San Diego, CA)

Guitar Hero World Tour Commercial

2008-07-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

This is the commercial they play at the end of intermission on the tour. Told ya it wasn't very exciting.

Idols Live! Tour ~ San Diego Recap

2008-07-03T16:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my friend Kim, my 7-year old daughter Hannah and I headed to San Diego from the LA/OC area for the Idols Live! concert. It was our first Idol tour experience, and Hannah's first ever concert period. The three of us will be joined by five others for the LA concert on Monday. The would-be two hour drive down was uneventful, save for the 45 minutes it took to get from the off ramp to the Sports Arena which is located less than half a mile away. Seriously. This got us into the venue shortly after 7 pm but the show started a bit late so we didn't miss anything. We had floor seats towards the back and spotted Jeff Archuleta chatting with Dave White and Todd Smithson nearby just as the lights dimmed.

Kim had volunteered to help with the live audio feed for Rickey.org and we're told the sound quality turned out great. We have no pictures/videos of our own (long story) but will try to get some on Monday. The following photos were taken by MJ who attended the Glendale show. The only physical inconsistencies I see between the Glendale and San Diego shows are Syesha's hair and DC's watch. The group picture was taken by fellow San Diego correspondent Kristin for Rickey.org.

Chikezie opens the show with “I Believe to My Soul” and performs it differently than when he did on AI. He talks about how his Idol experience began right here in SD. (I know he auditioned there this year, but what about the other three years he tried before that?) "Caught Up" is more catchy and energetic but I will choose Usher over No-More-Eze any day. He finishes with John Legend's “So High” and it's pretty sleepy.

Ramiele takes the stage with two back up singers and does stilted choreography to “I Want You Back." Her voice is eerily similar to the Jackson 5 and her outfit is like something out of Star Wars: The Sparkly Chronicles. In fact, it seems wardrobe decided to go the way of KLC and put the sparkles on blast for pretty much everyone. Lullaby segues into “Love Will Lead You Back” which is a really odd song to be singing in that outfit but definitely sleep-inducing. She finishes with Maroon 5's “If I Never See Your Face Again” and the background singers mimic Adam Levine perfectly and drown Rami out completely. I like that she chose a cool contemporary song but it doesn't suit her at all. Ramiele is the only contestant whose set doesn't contain any songs she performed on the show.

Michael gets a huge cheer as he descends the stairs with "We Will Rock You." He segues into "We are the Champions" after hitting the center and it is the first highlight of the night (there aren't many). Then he does “It’s All Wrong But It's All Right” for the ladies and there's lots of head bobbing of course. He closes with “Dream On” which he jokes he's been assured won't get him kicked off the tour the way it did the show. I brace myself for the feral cat screech I know is coming but the high note is mercifully in tune this time. Michael is the only contestant whose set doesn't include anything we didn't see on the show.

Kristy Lee does a lot of hip shaking to “Squeezin the Love Outta You.” Her song choice reminds me of Kellie Pickler's ill-fated "Suds in a Bucket." Girl has the entire country songbook at her feet and she chooses some obscure nothing song? She appeals to middle America again with a reprisal of “God Bless The USA” complete with (new and improved!) American flag screensaver and a shout out to the troops. She finishes with more hip shaking to another country song I don't know called “Cowgirls” (which I hear is her favorite song). Her all-white half-sparkly outfit is highly reminiscent of Elvis's legendary rhinestone jumper, especially with all of the hip shaking.

I was totally looking forward to hearing Carly's take on “Bring Me to Life” because it sounded like a great idea on paper. In reality she was so screechy I didn't hesitate when Hannah demanded a bathroom run. Carly's weird finger-gloves (the opposite of fingerless gloves) also proved to be a distraction. She was much more in tune and "on" for her second and third songs, “Crazy on You” and “I Drove All Night,” respectively.

Brooke reprises “Let it Be” on the piano and it's pleasant but doesn't capture the magic of the first time. She then grabs her guitar and encourages the audience to snap along to "1,2,3,4." Then it's back to the piano for the next highlight of the night as she delivers a smokin' rendition of Coldplay's “Yellow” which she wishes she had written herself (and can be found on her "Songs from the Attic" album). She is illuminated in yellow beams and there is a yellow star screensaver.

Then the contestants who have performed thus far join her on the stage to sing U2's "Pride (In the Name of Love)" and they roll footage of Idol Gives Back on the screen. We are encouraged to continue to give back, and it is at this point that the realization that I just spent $80/seat for tickets, $20 for parking, $4 for a small soda and God knows how much for gas when there are children fighting for their lives makes me sick to my stomach.

At intermission we head to the ginormous line for the restroom just to be safe. A pair of drunken 50-somethings clutching beers get in line behind us, and the younger and drunker of the two proceeds to annoy everyone in the line. Then the other one takes the liberty of COVERING MY DAUGHTER'S EARS WITH HER HANDS in an attempt to shield her from the bad language spewing from her cohorts mouth. Um, yeah. Oddly, the majority of the audience seemed to be composed of 30 and 40-somethings (cougars!) including several couples and young kids, not the fangirly teenyboppers I had to deal with at rehearsals.

Back in the arena, Corey the warm up comic leads a Guitar Hero play-off, and encourages a kid to do air guitar for a copy of the new Guitar Hero game. The Guitar Hero video the top 10 recorded dressed 70's-garb plays on the screen, and--aside from the wigs the Davids wear--it's really pretty unfunny.

Jason kicks off the second half with the Hawaiian version of “Over the Rainbow” complete with plugged-in ukulele. He then switches to guitar to do the song the Dreadheads have been waiting to hear for months that couldn't get cleared for the show: “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley. I wish I could say it was worth the wait, but I wasn't altogether impressed. Still love him though, especially since he chose “What a Day for a Daydream” as his closing song. It is at this point security tells me Hannah can't stand on her $80 crappy fold up chair. Comeback I wish I had thought of sooner? "Oh, so are you going to hold her for the last 10 songs then?" (Nobody stands for Syesha, but you already knew that.)

Syesha chooses to do “Umbrella” for her opening number which is a great fit for her but again, if given the chance I'm going to choose the original artist over her. Then she does her best Alicia Keys impersonation for “If I Aint Got You” and it is so forced I want to gag. Her hair was on full afro wattage and looks terrible--here's hoping it was a one-off and she'll go back to the cute hairstyle pictured. She closes with “Listen” from the Dreamgirls soundtrack and I apparently zoned out because I can't recall any of it.

The crowd goes wild as Archie and a piano rise from underneath the stage. He reprises “Angels” and it is very pretty. Next he does “Apologize” and it's one of my favorite performances of the night--much better than when he did it at the finale with One Republic. Then it's “Stand By Me” complete with the controversial “Beautiful Girls" interlude. He finishes with Josh Groban's “When You Say You Love Me” which I could have done without.

David Cook pleases the crowd with the full version of “Hello” complete with the original AC guitar, and it's the last true highlight of the show for me for it. Next it's the requisite “Time of My Life” followed by the slightly odd reprisal choice of “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing.” He dedicates his next song to Adam in honor of his battle with cancer and while he never did it on AI, we've seen him perform “My Hero” elsewhere. He uses an all new brown guitar not seen on the show that has the letters AC formed in bronze plates. The new guitar also accompanies him for his encore performance of “Billie Jean” which is performed in a cloud of smoke so thick that I seriously worry about the state of his lungs come September.

He leaves the stage, and the top 10 return in new outfits in their descending order to perform “Please Don’t Stop the Music.” Cook doesn't get to do his "your hands around my waist" line the first time around, but Carly is saddled with the hilarious (at least when she does it) "I just came here to par-ty!" line again. Red and blue streamers shoot out into the audience and we're done.

Spotted on the way out: A car with the words "COUGARS FOR COCK" painted on the side. Had fun trying to explain THAT one to Hannah...

Kim's supposed to help with the live audio feed again on Monday, so check out Rickey.org between 7 and 10:30 PST. Then come back here the next day to see what I've posted.

Cook & Archuleta: Handstand-Off!

2008-07-03T16:20:00.001-07:00

The David's engage in a handstand-off in the parking lot of the San Diego Sports Arena before the July 2nd show, and Archie wins by a mile! Love how Archie took the time to tuck in his shirt. No underage belly exposure for the Angels, LOL!

Idols Live! Tour ~ Set List

2008-07-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

Here is the complete set list for the Idols Live! Tour:

Chikezie:

“I Believe to My Soul” (Donnie Hathaway)
“Caught Up” (Usher)
“So High” (John Legend)

Ramiele:

“I Want You Back" (Jackson 5)
“Love Will Lead You Back” (Taylor Dane)
“If I Never See Your Face Again” (Maroon 5)

Michael:

“We Will Rock You/We are the Champions” (Queen)
“It’s All Wrong But It's All Right” (Dolly Parton)
“Dream On” (Aerosmith)

Kristy Lee:

“Squeezin the Love Outta You” (Carolyn Dawn Johnson)
“God Bless The USA” (Lee Greenwood)
“Cowgirls” (Kerry Harvick)

Carly:

“Bring Me to Life” (Evanescence)
“Crazy on You” (Heart)
“I Drove All Night” (Cyndi Lauper)

Brooke:

“Let it Be” (Beatles) *piano*
"1,2,3,4" (Feist) *guitar*
“Yellow” (Coldplay) *piano*

Group song: "Pride" (U2) - Only the contestants who have performed thus far participate, IGB footage on screen

Intermission

Guitar Hero video: Top 10 dressed 70's-style, lipsynch to “We’re an American Band” (Grand Funk Railroad)

Jason:

“Over the Rainbow” (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version) *ukulele*
“Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley) *guitar*
“What a Day for a Daydream” (The Lovin' Spoonful) *guitar*

Syesha:

“Umbrella” (Rihanna)
“If I Aint Got You” (Alicia Keys)
“Listen” (Beyoncé)

David Archuleta:

“Angels” (Robbie Williams) *piano*
“Apologize” (One Republic)
“Stand By Me” (Ben E. King) with “Beautiful Girls" (Sean Kingston) interlude
“When You Say You Love Me” (Josh Groban)

David Cook:

“Hello” (Lionel Richie) *Original AC guitar*
“Time of My Life” (David Cook)
“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (Aerosmith)
“My Hero” (Foo Fighters) *NEW AC guitar not seen on the show*
ENCORE: “Billie Jean” (Chris Cornell version) *NEW AC guitar not seen on the show*

Group number: “Please Don’t Stop the Music” (Rihanna)

Idols Live Tour ~ Glendale, AZ ~ Spoilers

2008-07-01T21:16:00.000-07:00

The tour kicked off in Glendale, AZ today and spoilers are trickling in from Idol Chatter and MJs Big Blog.

I will be attending the San Diego show tomorrow and post when I get back.

Idol Headlines ~ 6/30/08

2008-06-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

Jason Castro's Tour Bus Pictures

Phil Stacey's Benefit Concert

Syesha Answers Fan Questions

Kristy Lee Cook Lands Record Deal

Devo Sues McDonalds over Idol Toy

Cook & Cook: Dish of Salt Interview

Jason & Syesha: Dish of Salt Interview

Brooke & Chikezie: Dish of Salt Interview

Idol Headlines ~ 6/29/08

2008-06-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

Hicks Ignites Grease

Rubben Studdard Weds

Simon Cowell to Produce a Film

Heather Mills is Crazy for Cowell

Seacrest Picks up Randy Jackson's Tab

It's Official: Paris Bennett is Pregnant & Engaged

Former Idols Perform Together; Carmen Rasmusen Pregnant

David Cook Vlog 3.0

2008-06-27T18:03:00.001-07:00

Jordin Sparks on SYTYCD

2008-06-26T23:36:00.000-07:00

More Idol Headlines ~ 6/26/08

2008-06-26T18:02:00.000-07:00

David Cook and The American Idol Experience

Kimberly Locke Talks Smack

Clay Aiken's Plea for Somalia

Fantasia Dropped by 19 Entertainment?

David Cook Attends Glamour Magazine Party

Top 10 Young Hollywood Interview Part 2

2008-06-26T17:53:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/26/08

2008-06-26T02:58:00.000-07:00

David Cook Postage Stamps

Season 8: Audition Info

Bucky Covington's Acting Role

Idol Gives Back to be Honored

Josh Gracin Expecting Baby #4

Idols on Country Disney Sings Album

Top 10 Press Tour Interviews

2008-06-25T19:54:00.000-07:00

Young Hollywood Interview

Eonline Interview

The Insider Interview

Jason Castro ~ Date Night

2008-06-25T19:53:00.001-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/25/08

2008-06-25T19:12:00.000-07:00

Idols go 70's for Guitar Hero

Ruben Studdard's Wedding Plans

Jordin Sparks at the BET Awards

Paris Bennett: Pregnant & Engaged?

Kelly Clarkson's New Nashville Home

Melinda Doolittle on The Today Show

Archuleta Tries his Hand at Songwriting

The Davids on The View

2008-06-24T20:32:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/24/08

2008-06-24T20:03:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Hudson Premires Music Video

Kellie Pickler's New Single

Simon Cowell's House Gift

Blake Lewis Says He Wasn't Dropped

Amanda Overmyer to Tour the Midwest

Ruben Studdard Obtains Marriage License

Wedding Bells are Ringing for Kristy Lee, Syesha

Daughtry Song to be Featured in Guitar Hero: On Tour

Idol Headlines ~ 6/23/08

2008-06-23T19:34:00.000-07:00

Disney World's American Idol Experience

David Archuleta's Q&A Vlog

Upcoming Idol Appearances

Introducing Whitaker Malloy

Randy Jackson Parties in Vegas

Michael Johns: Man About Town

David Cook Interviewed at the Taste for a Cure Fundraiser

2008-06-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/22/08

2008-06-22T22:49:00.000-07:00

David Archuleta Attends the Wall-E Premire

Syesha Models Bikinis

Preview Ace Young's S/T Album

Jon Peter Lewis to Break the Silence

Blake Lewis Dropped by Arista Records

Jeff Archuleta Has a Seat on the Tour Bus

Jennifer Hudson to Star in The Secret Life of Bees

David Cook Attends the Taste for a Cure Fundraiser

Michael Johns sings with The Dan Band

2008-06-22T22:41:00.000-07:00

Top 10 Idols Live! Press Tour

2008-06-22T22:21:00.000-07:00

Good Day LA Interview
Entertainment Tonight Interviews The Davids
MyFoxKC Interview

Jason Castro ~ Vlog 6/22/08

2008-06-22T22:06:00.000-07:00

NKOTB ~ Summertime Music Video

2008-06-20T16:17:00.000-07:00

Because you know you're curious...

This is disturbing on so many levels, but mostly because it's not nearly as bad as I was expecting.

Idol Headlines ~ 6/19/08

2008-06-19T23:17:00.000-07:00

Seacrest Produces Momma's Boys

Luke Menard Battles Cancer

Cook's MySpace Celebrity Q&A

Archuleta Drops Out of Murray High

Idols Nominated for the Teen Choice Awards

Mercado, Smithson & White Shoot a Commercial

Idol Headlines ~ 6/19/08

2008-06-19T01:46:00.000-07:00

David Cook Makes People's Hottest Bachelor List

Taylor Hicks Music Update

David Cook Raises Money to Fight Cancer

Jennifer Hudson Needs Help Naming Album

Brooke White Joins Malaria No More Campaign

David Archuleta Answers Fan Questions VIDEO

David Cook Video Blog

2008-06-17T21:25:00.000-07:00

Danny Noriega Sings "Umbrella"

2008-06-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

Jordin Sparks on Live with Regis and Kelly

2008-06-17T21:18:00.000-07:00

Amanda Overmyer - "Fail to Compromise"

2008-06-17T21:09:00.000-07:00

David Cook on Jimmy Kimmel Live

2008-06-15T21:43:00.000-07:00

Clay Bay Bay

2008-06-14T18:15:00.000-07:00

Amanda Overmyer - "Fight Like A Son"

2008-06-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

Taylor Hicks on Live With Regis & Kelly

2008-06-13T22:24:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/13/08

2008-06-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

Taylor Hicks Loves the Jonas Brothers

Paula Abdul: Single Again

TV Choirboy Lands Deal with Cowell

Musicians Sue Idol in Royalties Dispute

Underwood's "Last Name" Makes History

Cook Invited Young Cancer Patients to Show

American Idol & David Archuleta: An Insider's View

Katharine McPhee Becomes Neutrogena Spokesperson

David Cook - "My Hero" - Summer Concert Series

2008-06-13T01:41:00.000-07:00

SYTYCD Top 20 - Group Performance

2008-06-12T22:55:00.000-07:00

Unlike Idol, the group numbers on So You Think You Can Dance are usually pretty badass, especially when choreographed by Wade Robson as this one was. Bonus: A shot of Debbie the Stage Manager, and Nigel gets tied up.

David Cook Performs "Time of My Life" on the Tonight Show

2008-06-12T22:54:00.001-07:00

SYTYCD Top 20 - Highlights

2008-06-11T22:51:00.000-07:00

The top 20 performed for the first time for votes on So You Think You Can Dance tonight. Out of 10 performances, these three stood out to me:

Chelsie & Mark perform the first Mia Michaels contemporary routine of the season

Twitch & Kherington are so entertaining and fun to watch as they do Broadway

Katee & Joshua's hip hop routine was my favorite of the night, and they are my fave couple

For a complete list of the contestants and performances along with videos, visit mjsbigblog.

Idol Headlines ~ 6/11/08

2008-06-11T21:19:00.000-07:00

Rivalry Between Underwood & Simpson?

Clay Wants More Kids!

Seacrest Producing MTV's Bromance

Vonzell Stopped with Gun at Airport

Carrie Underwood to Perform in London?

Nikki McKibbon Checks into Celebrity Rehab

Simon Cowell's Bev Hills Mansion Remains Unfinished

Katharine & Jordin to Perform at Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

Katharine McPhee Japanese Airlines Commercial

2008-06-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

David Cook Sings National Anthem at Lakers Game

2008-06-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

Pre-Game Interview

David Archuleta - Thanks Fans

2008-06-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/9/08

2008-06-09T20:13:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Idol Appearances

Cook Fan Tribute Makes Headlines

Ace Young Interview & Performance

Kellie Pickler to Duet with Taylor Swift

Carrie Underwood at the CMA Festival

Cook and Caldwell Attend Dodgers Game

Archuleta Officially Signs with Jive Records

Jordin Sparks at the Puerto Rican Day Parade

Kady Malloy Performs "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You"

2008-06-08T01:01:00.000-07:00

Taylor Hicks in Grease on Broadway

2008-06-08T00:48:00.000-07:00

Singing "Beauty School Dropout" opening night

Handprints in cement at Planet Hollywood afterwards

Jason Castro Reads the Newspaper

2008-06-08T00:43:00.001-07:00

Jordin Sparks: "One Step at a Time" Music Video

2008-06-07T00:26:00.000-07:00

Music Video: ONE STEP AT A TIME - Jordin Sparks

David Cook & Jennifer Hudson at Walmart Shareholders Meeting

2008-06-07T00:08:00.000-07:00

Apparently the winner of AI has to perform at an Annual Wal-Mart Shareholders meeting. David Cook sang "The World I Know" and "Time of My Life" while accompanying himself on acoustic guitar and shared some of his Wal-Mart memories. (No "Do they sell walls there?" joke).

Jennifer Hudson performed "I Am Telling You" and "Spotlight."

For MP3s of all four songs visit mjsbigblog.

David Cook Kansas City Radio Interview

2008-06-06T01:04:00.000-07:00

Click to listen

Idol Headlines ~ 6/4/08

2008-06-04T21:54:00.000-07:00

CharityBuzz Auction for Idols Live! Tour Tickets

Syesha's Welcome Home Party

New Sanjaya Interview in India - VIDEO

Robbie Carrico to be Interviewed on Stardish Radio

David Archuleta's Homecoming Cancelled - UPDATE

Ayla Brown in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

Jason Castro - Fan Update Video

2008-06-04T21:44:00.001-07:00

Amanda Overmyer - "Love Me Like You Want"

2008-06-04T20:52:00.000-07:00

Idol Headlines ~ 6/3/08

2008-06-03T22:23:00.000-07:00

Katharine McPhee to Star in "The Storyteller"

David Archuleta Concert Cancelled due to Idol Red Tape

David Cook to Play for Walmart Shareholders; "Barracuda" Act Pulled from Tour Setlist

David Archuleta Sang "Be Still My Soul" at Church (VIDEO)

Season 6 Idol Finale Available on DVD

Katharine McPhee attended the MTV Movie Awards this weekend. Jennifer Hudson was also in attendance.

David Hernandez has recorded a duet with Greg Kimble called "Hold On." Listen here.

Andrew Cook's solo performance on June 7th has been cancelled.

Randy Jackson Has Been Named...

2008-06-02T18:46:00.000-07:00

...Father of the Year (well, one of four) by The National Father's Day Council. (There's a council for this?)

Here's hopin' that Clay "It's a Boy!" Aiken makes the list next year...

Video Roundup - Press Tour

2008-06-01T21:50:00.000-07:00

I've been trying to post all videos as they become available, but a few slipped through the cracks along the way. Here are the final dregs:

The Davids Interview with RollingStone.com - Archie is only asked one question, and Cook uses a variation of my favorite word! (Serendipity/serendipitous)

Good Day NY interview with David the morning after his win (FOX Salt Lake City piggybacks)

Top 10 (minus the Davids) Interviewed on Access Hollywood

Access Hollywood: Backstage with David Cook after his win

Access Hollywood: Backstage with David Archuleta after the results

David Cook's Sirius Radio Morning Mash Up Interview Part 1, part 2, part 3

David Cook on Best Week Ever: I already posted the first part of this video ("Idol Chit Chat") but there is a second segment titled The Sizzler where he appears at the beginning and the end.

Cook, Archuleta & Castro interviewed on 103.7 Lite FM

For a list of upcoming Idol TV appearances, click here.

Idol Headlines ~ 6/1/08

2008-06-01T20:37:00.000-07:00

Behind-the-Scenes on the Set of Sanjaya's Commercial VIDEO

Cook's Plans for New Album

Simon Fuller Ties the Knot

Michael Jackson Pulled Out of Idol Finale

Simon Cowell to Launch "World's Got Talent"

Ace Young's "Addicted" Music Video

2008-06-01T20:33:00.000-07:00

Umm...wrestling? WTF?

The Continuation of TVGuide.Com's Interview with Cook

2008-06-01T19:50:00.000-07:00

You can find part 1 here. (Thanks to tkwagner for pointing out that they had posted parts 2 & 3!)

David Archuleta - Press Tour

2008-05-31T20:49:00.000-07:00

Live with Regis & Kelly Interview & "Angels" performance

Morning Show with Mike & Juliet Interview & "Angels" performance

EW's Idolatry Video Interviews with David Archuleta: Parts 1 & 2, Part 3