The stars of American Idol Season 11 are headed for Kohl’s Los Angeles today Wednesday, May 16!

Hollie Cavanaugh, Skylar Laine, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Hee Jun Han, DeAndre Brackensick, Erika Van Pelt, Shannon Magrane and Jeremy Rosado will sign apparel from American Idol’s “Authentic Icon” collection at the Kohl’s Department Store in Alhambra, CA – 1201 South Fremont Avenue Alhambra.

Time: 9:00 – 11:30 AM PT

Send us pictures if you are going!

Via Press Release:

Join the stars of American Idol Season 11 for an exclusive in-store event where contestants will meet with fans and autograph apparel from the American Idol’s “Authentic Icon” collection, available exclusively at Kohl’s.

Prominently positioned in the junior’s and young men’s departments, the AI spring collection will be available in Kohl’s stores and online at Kohls.com through June.

Confirmed attending:

Hollie Cavanaugh

Skylar Laine

Elise Testone

Colton Dixon

Hee Jun Han

DeAndre Brackensick

Erika Van Pelt

Shannon Magrane

Jeremy Rosado

WHEN: Wednesday, May 16 from 9:00 – 11:30AM PT

WHERE: Kohl’s Department Store in Alhambra, CA – 1201 South Fremont Avenue Alhambra

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Here are the video trailers for the upcoming new shows on ABC. Some of these look really good!

Let me know which you are interested in so we can cover them on the blog (although I probably will cover most of the new shows anyway).

Sundays looks really awesome now for ABC with Once Upon A Time, Revenge and 666 Park Avenue.

(Show descriptions from THR)

The Neighbors

The Neighbors centers on a family (Lenny Venito, Jami Gertz, Isabella Camp, Clara Mamet, Max Charles) that moves into a coveted New Jersey gated community only to discover that the entire neighborhood is comprised of aliens disguised as humans. Set to premiere in the fall in the plumb post-Modern Family time slot on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.

Thoughts: It’s about aliens! Hopefully the script is good if ABC is willing to put it after Modern Family. The multi-cultural aliens seem to be a nice touch, but I’m cautious on this one.

Nashville

Nashville is a family soap set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene revolving around one star at her peak (Connie Britton) and another on the rise (Hayden Panettiere). The musical drama from Thelma and Louise’s Callie Khouri will bow in the fall on Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

Thoughts: Right now, I really want this to be good and I want to love it. It’s been a while since I followed Hayden on TV and I’m really looking forward to watching the ins and outs of country music.

Last Resort

Last Resort, from The Shield’s Shawn Ryan, centers on the crew of a U.S. nuclear submarine (led by Andre Braugher) who, after ignoring an order to fire nuclear missiles, wind up being hunted and escape to a NATO outpost where they declare themselves to be the world’s smallest nuclear nation. Felicity’s Scott Speedman co-stars in the hourlong drama, which airs Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Thoughts: This looks intense! I’m definitely checking out the first episode. I have a feeling that it might turn a bit soapy once the group settles on the island. Hopefully it will be action-packed throughout.

Malibu Country

Malibu Country centers on Reba (Reba McEntire) who, after her “good ‘ol boy” rock star husband cheats on her and burns through most of their money, divorces him and moves her three kids and mom (Lily Tomlin) from Nashville to the only asset they have left — a little house in Malibu.

Thoughts: I’m watching this for Reba and Lily.

666 Park Avenue

666 Park Avenue, based on the book by Gabriella Pierce, centers on a young couple (Dave Annabele, Rachael Taylor) who accept an offer to manage one of the most historic apartment buildings in New York City, they unwittingly begin to experience supernatural occurrences, which complicate and endanger the lives of everyone in the building. Lost’s Terry O’Quinn and Desperate Housewives’ Vanessa Williams co-star in the drama, which will air Sundays at 10 p.m.

Thoughts: So looking forward to this! ABC looks like they are going to hold down Sundays again.

More shows and videos from THR

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Here’s the official trailer video of Hit and Run starring Bradley Cooper, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. Also with Kristen Chenoweth!

The movie opens August 24. Bradley Cooper in dreads.

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The classic “Gingers Have Souls” YouTube video is now songified by the Gregory Brothers. Yay!

Coppercab is redheaded and proud of it. Good for him!

Watch the video here:

From YouTube:

Coppercab drops a couple verses about the metaphysics of redheads.

The original Gingers Do Have Souls video:

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Here’s a new TV spot for Prometheus. Very spoilery and gruesome! Don’t watch if you don’t want to be grossed out.

The movie opens on June 8!

Watch the video here:

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Charice To Collaborate With Cheesa (ABS-CBN News) – OMG YES!

Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Know If She’ll Return to Idol (PEOPLE)

Josh Hutcherson Post-Op Nose Photos (Hutcherson Brasil)

Jay-Z Speaks Out In Favor Of Gay Marriage (Idolator)

Exclusive: PopBytes talks with Rye Rye (PopBytes)

Jason Biggs recreates the Time cover with his wife (Seriously OMG)

Robert Downey Jr. ‘Avengers’ Pay Set to Hit $50 Million (THR) – WOW

Ryan Seacrest Buys Ellen DeGeneres’ Mansion and Estate, Listed for $49 Million (Gossip Cop) – WOW

John Travolta’s First Accuser Drops Sexual Battery Lawsuit (THR)

ABC’s Incredible Hulk Series Definitely Not Dead (Vulture)

Here’s the official video of Florence and The Machine “Breath Of Life” from the soundtrack of Snow White and The Huntsman.

I love Florence so much! She is just so amazing! I might actually watch this movie now.

Download: Breath Of Life

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LCD Lisa Clark Dancers perform on America’s Got Talent.

This was a very creative routine! The judges were split on them, but I was very entertained. I think they deserve another shot!

Watch the video here:

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David Garibaldi and his CMYK’s perform on America’s Got Talent.

I’ve seen this guy live. He’s one of the friends of Ryan Higa and Quest Crew (and all the Asian YouTube peeps!)

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The Glee Season 3 Finale is next week! Here’s the video preview for Episode 22 “Goodbye”.

Graduation is finally here! OMG, I’m tearing up already. I’m gonna miss some of these guys. It’s been an amazing three years even with the ups and downs.

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American Idol winner Kris Allen was at Star 94.1 FM Lounge in San Diego on Tuesday to promote his new album Thank You Camellia which comes out on May 22.

He answered a few questions from the fans and also performed songs from the album.

From 94.1:

On getting shut down by the police at Santa Monica Pier…

“I laughed at it. I thought it was the best ending to the night. I had been playing for an hour–it was the last song of the night. The cop came over and was really rude for absolutely no reason. I tried to be nice to him, but he wasn’t having it. It was the best way to end the night… with a chance to go to jail.”

On the nickname his wife gave him…

“She calls me a couple different things. I hear ‘sweetie’ a lot. We have pet names for each other, but I can’t say them. It’s really bad… really stupid, gushy-gushy.”

On why he swapped his wedding band for a tattoo…

“[The wedding band] broke. I was washing my face one day and it was scratching my face. It was deteriorating. That’s what you get for buying your wedding ring online for 40 bucks. So I got rid of it. It’s cheaper to get a tattoo.”

Video:

More videos at 94.1

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Phillip Phillips mania in Albany, Georgia generated $550,000 in profit over the weekend. Wow! That’s just for showing up for his homecoming. Imagine what kind of money he can generate if they actually sold concert tickets.

Go Phillip! We’ve supported you since Day One!

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Via Vote for the Worst

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Wow, this is the second hour of GLEE-TV we are getting tonight, and once all is said and done, there is only one more hour left for the season, and the senior class will be moving one. Some might come back to visit, and others will have a story Glee will continue to follow. But tonight, the New Directions head to Nationals, and see if they can make their dreams come true, and bring home a championship!

Clockwise: Celine Dion; The Who; Lady GaGa; Nicki Minaj; Queen; GroupLove; and Meat Loaf.

Mercedes comes down with food poisoning, and Sue is trying cold baths and Pedialyte to get her ready for the show. Coach Beiste comes to Mr. Schue, she needs his help. The kids are imploding downstairs, fighting like cats and dogs. He tells them to focus the passion, and it will help the performance. Outside, Rachel runs into Jesse St. James, who tries to shake her confidence. She doesn’t let him, and tells him he will lose. Backstage at Nationals, Mr Schue is about to give his speech to the kids, but Finn stops him, and gives his own speech, explaining how Mr. Schue is the teacher of a lifetime, to the cheers of the kids. More cheers when Mercedes comes in the room, thanks to steroids, witch doctors, and Coach Sue. It is their last performance, and Mercedes wants all the girls to join her in a great performance. In the audience, the judges are announced, with a local politician, Lindsay Lohan, and Perez Hilton. Coach Bieste, Coach Sue, and Mr. Schue are freaking out, but soon the curtain opens, and the girls are singing “The Edge of Glory” by Lady GaGa.

They are met with a resounding ovation, and from the wings, Rachel sees that Madame Tibideaux isn’t in the seat she reserved for her. Finn grabs her, and explains it is her moment, one she needs to take advantage of having. She walks out on stage, and sings Celine Dione’s bombastic “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.”

As she sings, she sees Madame Tibideaux taking her seat. After the song, she gets a standing ovation, including from Tibideaux. Quickly, Finn starts the next number, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf.

Of course, this song is so over-the-top, the very definition of bombastic,making it a natural for the kids. The audience was on their feet, clapping to the beat by the time they were halfway through. They crowd is in a frenzy, including Tibideaux, who is clapping and whistling. Kurt and Mercedes go to wish Unique to break a heel, but Unique is melting down. The pressure of being the only performer in drag, and everyone is looking at him, has finally gotten to him. They calm him down, offering support. They aren’t really enemies, they tell him, that is not the way the New Directions roll. As they leave, he thinks he might need to transfer schools. Unique takes the stage in full drag, and sings “Starships” by Nicki Minaj.

Next up, Unique and Vocal Adrenaline launch into “Pinball Wizard” by The Who, from the seminal Rock Opera, Tommy.

At the end, they get a standing ovation, and the McKinley coaches look worried. The judges are meeting trying to name the top three groups, with Perez constantly blogging about Lohan, and the politician coming out of the closet as a show choir groupie. They are arguing, and no one knows what is going to happen. In the lobby, Jesse St. James stops Madame Tibideaux, to tell her that Rachel is the most talented person she would want to have in her program. She remembers his audition two years ago, and gives him a nice compliment. Back on the stage, it is time for the awards. Unique is named the MVP, an honor Rachel was hoping to get to make her NYADA dream come true. The Portland Scale-blazers are in third place. As tons of confetti falls, the New Directions are named National champions. There is screaming and hugging all around. This leaves Vocal Adrenaline in second place, and a handsome but disappointed Jesse St. James on stage empty handed.

After a commercial break, the kids and Mr. Schue walk into McKinley high, and are met with slushie cups filled with more confetti, and there is joyous celebration everywhere. Then we hear the kids sing “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove.

Thinks are happening, like Rachel being asked for an autograph, and Mr. Schue getting laid. They bring the trophy into the school, and put it in the case. They are smiling. Rachel and Finn are called into Principal Figgins’ office, congratulated for winning. He also tells them he wishes kids didn’t get married until they were 29. But he really wanted to invite the New Directions to sing at an event tomorrow. Mr. Schue and Miss Pillsbury are basking in the afterglow a day later, only to speak of their love, not lust. They are walking to the ceremony, Sue stops them to tell Mr. Schue she thinks she will be named teacher of the year. Mr. Schue agrees she deserves it, for helping the New Directions win at Nationals. In the auditorium, Principal Figgins brings out Finn and Rachel, who announce Mr. Schue was named Teacher of the Year. They both thank him sincerely, and then the curtain opens and the New Directions sing “We Are the Champions” by Queen.

The kids pull him up on stage, and there are hugs to everyone. Even Coach Sue is smiling, and singing along. Soon, the whole student body in the auditorium is on their feet, celebrating the music geeks and the geeky teacher with a standing ovation. Next week is the final episode of the season, looking at graduation and those final goodbyes…

Live blogging the Dancing with the Stars results show for May 15, 2012

Who’s going home tonight? Who are the finalists?

Plus: Alanis Morissette, Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough are guests!

The Results with Video:

Encore: William and Cheryl’s Samba! Yes! Relive the hotness. Shake that bum William!

Results:

Katherine Jenkins would be able to continue to the finals if she made it…

Katherine and Mark are going to the finals! Both of them are jumping up for joy! I love it!

They replayed the injury from yesterday, and it seemed that it was mostly Mark’s mistake.

Macy’s Design A Dance

Style: Samba
Music: End of Time

Featuring: Tristan MacManus and Chelsie Hightower

Yay! Great choice guys.

Musical Guest:

Alanis Morissette world premiere of her new single “Guardian”!

Blake McGrath from So You Think You Can Dance had the dance assist!

Results:

Maria and Derek are in jeopardy!

News:

The fall season will feature an all-star cast, including previous winners! Who do you guys think should come back for the all-star season?

Musical Guest:

Rock of Ages featuring Juliane Hough and Mary J. Blige

This was a bit of a trainwreck.

Musical Guest:

Carrie Underwood sings “Good Girl”!

Dance assist from Tristan MacManus and the DWTS troupe!

Carrie you’re so pretty! (Omigosh I missed saying that!)

Results:

Donald and Peta are in jeopardy!

William and Cheryl are in the finals!

Results:

Donald and Peta are in the finals!

The couple with the lowest combined total and therefore leaving tonight is: Maria and Derek!

Omigosh, they got perfect score last night. What a shock!

Recap:

Finals – Katherine Jenkins and Mark Ballas, William Levy and Cheryl Burke, Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd

Eliminated – Maria Menounos and Derek Hough

Do you guys agree with the results? Was it shocking?

Who do you guys want in the Dancing with the Stars All-Star Season? (Past champions included!)

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As we approach the end of season three of Glee, it feels much like the end of high school. We are going to be saying goodbye to some friends who have been felt like an important part of the high school experience, but we have no idea when and if we will see them again. There are three episodes remaining, but two of them will be happening tonight!

Left to Right: Celine Dion; Irene Cara; Jason Mraz; Taylor Swift; and Michael Sembella.

Kurt and Mercedes are brought in front of Coach Sue, who blames them for the rise of “Unique” with Vocal Adrenaline, who has been getting all the media attention, since Sue made them tell Unique it was great to perform in high school choir in transsexual attire. She wants Kurt to wear a flapper skirt, and be called Procelina. He refuses, and Sue fears they will lose. Cut to Rachel sitting at a mirror, and starts to sing “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz.

She calls the NYADA judges, asking for another chance. If she will come to the National competition. Back in to chorus room, Sue tells them they will recreate Flashdance, and Tina Cohen Chang walks out, upset she has spent three years in the background, watching Rachel as the star. She storms out, and only to be told to keep in her place, she’s just a junior. Her time will come. She’s been patient, waited all these years, and is never doing more than costumes and background vocals. She’s at the mall, still arguing with Michael via text, and she falls and hits her head. When she wakes up, she is greeted by fellow students, sort of. Puck is, well, Blaine, and Finn is now Kurt. As she walks down the hallway, everyone thinks Tina is Rachel. In fact, Santana and Artie have switched, as have Brittany and Mercedes. And Sue and Mr. Schue have switched, too! Of course, she sings the lead on “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion.

She sounds great, and wears a cute pink frock, just like Rachel would. After getting an ovation, she gives a pep talk to Tina (Raachel), who tells her she needs to keep trying with Madame Tibideaux. And that she, Tina (Rachel) knows she must be patient, and helping Rachel (Tina) gives them the best chance to win. Suddenly, Tina is waking up in the mall, and is Tina again. She is greeted by the real Klaine, or is it the real Blurt? Cut to Sue in charge of practice, with the kids in welding helmets, leg warmers, and sparks flying from the metal grinders. There is a battle of wills, as Sue still tries to push Kurt into the whole drag thing. Cut to the girls going to talk to Coach Beiste, for they found out she is back with Cooter, and they want to to get out of the house, and go with them to Chicago. She thanks them, but still refuses. Tina goes Rachel, and offers to take her to see Tibideaux, teaching a class nearby. Back in the chorus room, Sue wants to add more props to the routines, and has ordered 18 little people. She ordered them online. Or wants Kurt to don the drag, but he still refuses. Puck volunteers, willing to do drag for the win, but looks awful. Mr. Schue steps forward, and demands the props stop, and the kids just rehearse the number already. In the hallway, Puck is approached at the locker by Rick “The Stick” Nelson, with his mullet in full display. He rats out Puck on the drag earlier, and wants to fight him after school. In the car on way to see Tibideaux, Tina and Rachel are chatting about pans for the future, with Michael Sembella’s Maniac playing in the background.

Puck meets “The Stick” by the dumpster, and the mullet-bound meat-head, and gets his ass kicked. They toss him in the dumpster, and he comes out brandishing a knife. Coach Beiste breaks up the fight, and pulls Puck into the locker room. Puck starts to say how he feels, flunking out of high school again, with a father who ran out on the family, a mother who doesn’t care, and what a loser he is. He starts to cry, and Coach gives him a hug, and starts to cry herself. She understands what it is like to be strong, and people think nothing can hurt you. It can. Rachel catches up with Madame Tibideaux, who smacks her down again. Tina jumps to her defense, and softens Madame Tibideaux, but she still sends them away. As they leave, sh is left thinking. Back at Coach Beiste’s house, Cooter has a line of crap to say, and she pulls out a knife, the one Puck had in the fight. It’s not real, but the one in the kitchen, the one she sleeps with, that is real. She drops the ring on the table, and leaves. He is hurtful, and asks who will love her like he has? She will, she tells him as she walks out. She goes to the theater and sings “Mean” by Taylor Swift with Puck.

They are sharing a moment, that is for sure. Puck was rehearsing for Nationals, but Coach has some news. He will be retaking the test he needs to graduate, and she will help him get ready. He’s helped her more than he’ll ever know, getting out of the abusive marriage. In the chorus room, Sugar Motta is complaining about Rachel, but Tina steps up, and defends her. She tells them to show some respect for the team, and put in the work. their day will come. On the stage, Rachel is rehearsing, singing “Flashdance… What a Feeling” by Irene Cara.

She calls Tina out from the wings, and the duet on the song. Soon they are running through the hallways together, and get on the bus, bound for Nationals.

Tom Cruise takes on ’80′s rock song “Pour Some Sugar on Me” by Def Leppard in the upcoming film Rock of Ages. In this 40-second first-listen clip, we get to hear Cruise totally let loose and surprise us. The track appears on the Rock of Ages: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

Also covered on the soundtrack are Bon Jovi, The Scorpions and Guns N Roses. The film hits theaters on June 15 and also stars Julianne Hough, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman and Bryan Cranston. Russel Brand makes an appearance as well.

Listen:

What do you guys think of Cruise singing rock? Anyone going to see this in theaters?

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Country group Rascal  Flatts hit it out of the ballpark on their newest single “Come Wake Me Up.” The drippy piano-driven ballad appears on the latest album Changed – which has been certified gold with shipments of 500,000 units, according to CMT News. Previously, the single “Banjo” garnered the trio another No. 1 hit.

The new song evokes memories of previous hits “What Hurts the Most” and “Here Comes Goodbye” — even if this one doesn’t quite match the magnitude of their earlier singles.

Listen:

What do you guys think of the new song?

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American Idol‘s Top 3 will be taking on three songs each this week: Jimmy’s choice, their choice, and judges’ choice. So far, unlike past seasons, there are no spoilers (yet) on the judges’ choice. They were not revealed during hometown visits. Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Joshua Ledet will battle it out to the finish line. Who has what it takes?

This week, more than ever before, these contestants need to pull out the big guns. It is such a tight race, any of the two of the three could be in the finale. After literally hours and hours of listening to music, I finally settled on some song suggestions. I decided that these kids need to go as current as possible. They need to prove that they can fit into the current music scene. However, I did throw in some older songs as well that I’d love for them to cover.

Check out my picks:

Photo Credit: American Idol/FOX

Phillip Phillips
“Creep” – Radiohead
“Winter” – Joshua Radin
“The Ballad of Mona Lisa” – Panic! at the Disco
“Stereo Hearts” – Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine

Jessica Sanchez
“Everytime” – Britney Spears
“Use Somebody” – Kings of Leon
“Unpretty” – TLC
“Marilyn Monroe” – Nicki Minaj

Joshua Ledet
“Close My Eyes” – Mariah Carey
“Kings and Queens” – 30 Seconds to Mars
“Low” – Kelly Clarkson
“Crawl” – Chris Brown

What do you guys think of my picks? What does your list look like?
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Update: Half Men adjusted up to 3.9, AGT up to 3.7

Two and a Half Men had a 3.8 adult rating and the #1 show of the night.

America’s Got Talent premiered with a 3.6 rating.

Dancing with the Stars had a 2.9 rating and a total of 17.15 million viewers.

The rest of the numbers:

From TVbytheNumbers:

CBS was the top rated network in adults 18-49 while ABC was number one in total viewers.

On CBS, the hour long How I Met Your Mother season finale earned a 3.6 adults 18-49 rating up from a 3.3 for its most recent original episode on May 1. For comparison, last week the hour long finale of 2 Broke Girls got a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating. Two and a Half Men’s season finale garnered a 3.8 adults 18-49 rating even with last week. The Mike and Molly season finale scored a 3.3 among adults 18-49, up from a 3.1 last week. The Hawaii Five-O finale earned a 2.7 among adults 18-49 up substantially from last week’s 2.3.

On NBC, the season premiere of America’s Got Talent earned a 3.6 adults 18-49 rating, compared to a 3.8 in the time period for the finale of The Voice last week and a 4.3 for last year’s season premiere on June 2, 2011. The season finale of Smash scored a 1.8 among adults 18-49, matching its performance for the prior two weeks.

On ABC, a 90 minute Dancing with the Stars scored a 2.4adults 18-49 ratin from 8 to 9 and a 2.9 from 9 to 9:30, compared to a 2.7 for last week’s two hour episode.

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Pirate (With Silly Ass Flag) Hanged (Perez Hamilton)

Hawaii Five-0′s season finale is jaw dropping! (Seriously OMG)

Rihanna has reptile boobs! (PopBytes)

Lady Gaga Banned in Indonesia For Being “Vulgar” (Gossip Cop)

Bret Michaels Settles Lawsuit with Tony Awards, CBS (Billboard)

Poll: Romney Leads Over Obama (Daily Beast) – Wow!

Sugarbeach • Led Me To You (Soundtrack to my Day)