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Kris Allen Eats Cake – Video 4

Friday, November 20, 2009, 04:22 PM | American Idol 8

Kris Allen eats Jim Cantiello’s birthday cake given by Kris Allen fans inspired by David Archuleta fans.

The six degrees of separation is mind-boggling. I think we need to launch Operation Cupcake 2 for the next big interview by Jim. What do you think team?

Watch video here:

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Kris Allen – #17 on iTunes Top Albums this Morning 8

Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:27 AM | American Idol 8

Okay guys, I think this is way too low 3 days after the album was released.

The reviews have been mostly positive, so I don’t understand.

Entertainment Weekly says: “… Allen’s appealing pipes (that adorable little hitch in his voice!) to sew this patchwork of pop production-for-hire together … ultimately provide the album’s strongest selling point.” Grade: B-

Let’s keep on buying Kris Allen’s CD and tell your friends about it!

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Danny Gokey – My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me – New Single 13

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 11:14 PM | American Idol 8

Danny Gokey changes his “first” single! Instead of “It’s Only”, the lead single for his new album is now “My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me”.

This is a better choice. The songs sounds like country music. Good job.

“My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me” will be available for digital download on Dec. 22. The song was written by Marv Green and Kent Blazy.

Go Danny Gokey! Save Season 8!

Listen here:

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Adam Lambert Responds To OUT Magazine Scandal 20

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 07:57 PM | American Idol 8

Entertainment Weekly asked Adam Lambert about the OUT Magazine scandal at the AMA rehearsals in LA.

Excerpt:

Adam: “But I didn’t feel comfortable talking about the March on Washington. I didn’t feel comfortable, so I asked my publicist to ask the interviewer to stay away from the political questions. I take full responsibility for that. I think that the editor has his agenda and has his opinions, which I respect, but they’re not necessarily my opinions. And I wish there was a little respect for that. Not every gay man is the same gay man.”

I am at a loss for words.

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Lady Gaga sings “Fever” Live in New York in 2006 12

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 07:38 PM | American Idol 8, Music

Lady Gaga contributed this song for Adam Lambert’s 2009 debut CD “For Your Entertainment”.

Here she is singing “Fever” in New York City in 2006.

Thanks katydid for the link. This kind of makes me shake my head a little bit when I read press releases disguised as “reviews” saying that Adam Lambert collaborated with Lady Gaga, and all those other “big name artists” on his CD.

Adam: “Lady, let’s work on something girl!”
Lady Gaga: (Skims through filing cabinet) “Here, sing this.”
Entertainment Music Daily Reality TV: “Lady Gaga composed this amazing song for Adam Lambert! Gasp! Follow me on Twitter for exclusive updates!”

Pre-Order: For Your Entertainment

Watch the video here:

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Allison Iraheta – Don’t Waste The Pretty – Video 8

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 06:02 PM | American Idol 8

Allison Iraheta sings “Don’t Waste The Pretty” at Hot 995 in Washington, DC. This is absolutely AMAZING. OMG. Allison!!!

The album drops on Dec. 1

Pre-order: Just Like You
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Watch the video here:

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Kris Allen sticks his tongue out 6

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 01:10 PM | American Idol 8

Kris Allen at US Weekly Hot Hollywood 2009

Save Kris Allen! We can still do this guys! I believe!

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Photo by Bauer Griffin

Billboard: Kris Allen May Sell 90,000 Copies 16

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:31 AM | American Idol 8

Apparently, since the uber-fans do not believe anything I write here even as MJ’s Big Blog and other websites are posting THE SAME THING, I need to drop a big name as a “source”. So how about Billboard.com — the actual chart people, who obviously are taking the same data from the same place as we all did yesterday.

Billboard reports that John Mayer is on track to debut at #1 with “Battle Studies” which could sell 275,000 to 300,000. Casting Crowns with “Until the Whole World Nears” could sell 175,000 copies. 50 Cent and Norah Jones are vying for #3 with their estimates at 150,000 copies.

Justin Bieber could sell 100,000 copies and “while “American Idol” winner Kris Allen may see his debut effort move approximately 90,000 copies.” (direct quote from Billboard)

Kris Allen’s album is at #11 on the iTunes Top Album chart today.

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Kris Allen and Adam Lambert – US Weekly Hot Hollywood 2009 – Pictures 5

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 09:43 AM | American Idol 8

On the brink of superstardom. Kris Allen and Adam Lambert at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood 2009 red carpet.

Accompanying Kris was wife Katy Allen.

What a sweet reunion!

Kris Allen’s album is out this week, while Adam’s will come out on Nov. 23.

More pictures galore:

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Danny Gokey – It’s Only and My Best Days – at Wolf Private Concert 2

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 08:30 AM | American Idol 8

Danny Gokey sang “It’s Only” and “My Best Days” at 95.7 The Wolf in the Bay Area. Go radio tour!

“It’s Only” will be available for digital download on Dec. 15.

Watch the videos here:

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Allison Iraheta – Friday I’ll Be Over U – Music Video Premiere 20

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:23 PM | American Idol 8

The music video of Allison Iraheta’s “Friday I'll Be Over U” premieres!

“Friday I’ll Be Over U” is Allison’s first single from her upcoming album “Just Like You” which drops in December.

This songs works better with visuals. I’m not so over it anymore. I hope they make a Spanish version. Anyone care to dub the Spanish version over?

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Watch the video here:

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There’s Still Hope! Kris Allen Estimated To Sell 85-90k 13

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 07:53 PM | American Idol 8

Hits revised its numbers. Kris Allen is now estimated to sell 85k-90k based on first day sales. Better, but still under 100,000. This is still doable! Let’s quadruple our efforts NOW. 119,000 is the number to beat. Go go go!

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Kris Allen May Not Sell 100,000 Copies On His First Week 75

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 03:22 PM | American Idol 8

The headlines will be merciless next week for Kris Allen, so just a heads up. Estimates for album sales this week have already come up, and Kris Allen is underperforming for an American Idol winner. He is poised to be the worst-selling Idol-winner for the first week since Jordin Sparks debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 in 2007 with 119,000 copies.

Here are the estimates from Hits based on first day sales:

John Mayer, 275k-300k
Norah Jones, 150k-160k
50 Cent, 140k-150k
Casting Crowns, 140k-150k
Andrea Bocelli, 140k-150k
Justin Bieber, 110k-120k
Kris Allen, 75k-80k
Leona Lewis, 60k-65k

I think 50 Cent will debut with higher numbers, and anything can still happen in one week.

But I don’t know what to do about Kris Allen. Season 8 is turning out to be a friggin’ disaster.

Here’s a link:

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Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment – Review Roundup 52

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 01:48 PM | American Idol 8

OMG! Is the backlash real? Can Adam Lambert’s career be saved? I’m so worried now.

Adam’s performance at the AMAs this Sunday better be better than anything Lady Gaga has ever come up with or he will be skewered come Monday on the Internet. @god I’m so scared!

From BlackBook:

“Adam Lambert’s Debut Album ‘For Your Entertainment’ Is Simply Mediocre. You want to like ‘Entertainment,’ but it’s a trumped-up bit of fluff. Ultimately, Entertainment is its own undoing. It tries too hard to engineer edge and in doing so it declaws any of the deviance that endeared us to him in the first place.”

From Vote for the Worst:

“This album is just a collection of songs rejected by other singers, and it’s obvious why the songs were rejected in the first place. By the time you hear Adam coo “no no no” in a baby voice during the song “Fever”, you’ll be ready to throw the album out the window.”

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Kris Allen at John Mayer Concert at the Beacon Theater 5

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:07 PM | American Idol 8

Kris Allen was at the John Mayer concert last night at the Beacon Theater. The show will replay on Fuse TV this Saturday at 9 PM ET. Look out for “Bigger Than My Body” when the camera pans to Kris Allen in the audience singing along.

Kris Allen – Live with Regis and Kelly – Video – 11/18/2009 1

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:06 AM | American Idol 8

Kris Allen on Live with Regis and Kelly this morning. He sang his hit song Live Like We’re Dying.

Kris visited the Empire State Building with his band at 1 AM a couple of days ago. He said that they will head back to LA. He has an Ellen Show taping soon.

The CD is #9 on the iTunes Album Chart this morning.

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Watch the video here:

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Adam Lambert Responds To OUT Magazine 21

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 06:11 PM | American Idol 8

Catfight!

Adam Lambert just tweeted to Aaron Hicklin, editor of OUT Magazine via Twitter:

“Dear Aaron, it’s def not that deep. Chill! Guess ya gotta get attention for the magazine. U too are at the mercy of the marketing machine.

Until we have a meaningful conversation, perhaps you should refrain from projecting your publications’ agenda onto my career.”

He also linked to an anti-gay post on fan site Planet Fierce.

Adam Lambert is now his own PR machine. It’s ironic that OUT complained about how 19E is “controlling” Adam’s career — and yet Adam has literally let loose on Twitter on his own.

I have one word for all of this: hubris. I am telling you, this is not going to end nicely.

Danny Gokey – It’s Only and Best Days – KTLA Video 6

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:39 PM | American Idol 8

Danny Gokey was at KTLA this morning. He sang his latest single “It’s Only“. It will be available for digital download on Dec. 15.

I like the melody, not sure about the lyrics. The song was composed by Lady Antebellum.

I recorded this from a web stream so the quality is poor, but great to see Danny on TV again. Updated the videos to include new single “Best Days”

Watch the video here:

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Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment – Streaming 31

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:28 AM | American Idol 8

Adam Lambert’s debut album “For Your Entertainment” is now streaming on MySpace and Facebook.

This album is amazing. I can’t wait for my copy.

Pre-Order: For Your Entertainment

Listen here:

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Kris Allen – Live Like We’re Dying – GMA Fall Concert Series – Video 7

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 09:18 AM | American Idol 8

Kris Allen was on Good Morning America this morning for the Fall Concert Series. He sang “Live Like We’re Dying”.

Kris’ self-titled CD is out today. Let’s all support Kris. My favorite songs from the album are: “Let It Rain”, “Live Like We’re Dying”, “Red Guitar”, “From the Ashes” and “Bring It Back”.

The CD is now #4 on the iTunes Top 200 Album Chart, just behind 2 versions of John Mayer’s album and 50 Cent. Go Kris Allen!

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Watch the video here:

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Danny Gokey at the Academy of Country Music 6

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 09:17 AM | American Idol 8

Danny Gokey was at the Academy of Country Music yesterday in Encino, CA.

Danny’s first single “It’s Only” will be avialble for digital download on Dec. 15.

One more picture:

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