I was feeling a little under the weather last night and my good friend Perez Hilton sent me a link to help me feel better. It was none other than Travis Garland, and yes It made me feel better. Hopefully he lifts everyones spirits today on this Rainy Southern California day.
Super Talented, Super HOT and Super LUCKY to have Perez, Interscope Records and American Idol behind him!
Don't expect this to be the last post on Travis Garland he is gonna BLOW UP!
The full, unedited version of Lady Gaga's performance of "Bad Romance" & "Alejandro" from American Idol is available now on iTunes! Click HERE to watch the entire six-and-a-half minute performance now!
Adam Lambert will be appearing on the April 13 show as a guest mentor for the season 9 contestants!
On the following results show on April 14, Lambert will perform his it single "Whattaya Want From Me." The theme for next week's contestants is still unknown.
Perhaps Lambert will add some drama to this otherwise uneventful season.
Last night the Top 24 contestants have finally been chosen to compete in Season 9 of American Idol. Which one of these contestants will be the next American Idol? To see all the contestants individually: CLICK HERE
Blake Lewis has released his sophomore album, Heartbreak on Vinyl. This American Idol Season 6 alumni has sold over 350,000 copies of his debut album, which earned him a spot in the top ten on the Billboard Charts. Blake has been catering to the Gay Community in a major way! He performed last year at LA Gay Pride and love him for it! Blake’s unique persona as not only a singer-songwriter, but DJ and beat-boxer gives us just what we need to dance through the night! His first single, “Sad Song” is out with a MAXI-Single with Remixes galore… care to dance?
1. It has been quite a while since your American Idol days, what has changed?Every day life has changed in that I'm recognized in the streets and chatting with people around the world.I'm constantly doing interviews as well.My perception of myself as an artist has stayed the same though.Still hustling, still working hard and making music.
2. I saw you at Los Angeles Gay Pride last year and you were AMAZING on stage. You’re really catering to the GLBT community. Why us?Dance music has been embraced by the gay community for a long time, and I've been doing dance music for 10-12 years.It's a form of freedom we both identify with.
3. The entertainment industry can eat you alive. How do you stay so focused and driven?By constantly working and spending a lot of time in my hometown of Seattle.Seattle is a very lax community.Being here with my friends and family keeps me humble.Plus, staying focused and constantly busy, reaching out to fans world wide helps to keep me on track.
4. What has inspired you to create music?My mom inspires me and I inherited love for music since I was little.
5. What are you currently listening to in your iPod/ mp3 player?Owl city, Discovery, Jamie Lidell, Glitch Mob, and of course, lots and lots of electronic music
6. Is there one song that you have heard that you connected with on such a level that you wish you had written it? Message In A Bottle by The Police.I love that song and especially love performing it live.
7. Give us 5 words that would accurately describe a Blake Lewis performance.Fun, energetic, spontaneous, interactive, unique
8. If you had to pick ONE artist to sing with dead or alive who would it be?Michael Jackson
9. What is next for Blake Lewis?I'm really excited to be playing at Atlanta Pride the first week in November
10. Are there any final thoughts that you would like to say to your fans?Thanks for all your support.....Stay positive through unity
Blake Lewis releases new electronic/pop/dance album Heartbreak On Vinyl Via from Tommy Boy Entertainment.
Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres has joined "American Idol" as the show's fourth judge.
DeGeneres will join Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi on the show's upcoming ninth season.
“I’m thrilled to be the new judge on 'American Idol,'” DeGeneres said in a statement. ”I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan. So getting this job is a dream come true, and think of all the money I’ll save from not having to text in my vote.”
DeGeneres will join the judges’ panel after the auditions, which will include guest judges Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Jonas, Neil Patrick Harris, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry and Shania Twain.
“I could not be more excited to have Ellen join the 'American Idol' family,” said creator and executive producer Simon Fuller. “Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel. I can’t wait for this next season to begin.”
"She is truly one of America’s funniest people and a fantastic performer who understands what it’s like to stand up in front of audiences and entertain them every day," said Fox president of alternative Mike Darnell. "We feel that her vast entertainment experience – combined with her quick wit and passion for music – will add a fresh new energy to the show.”
The news also means former judge Paula Abdul has officially been replaced following weeks of speculation about whether she would return to the show.
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