American Idol Kris Allen Sings National Anthem At Vikings Saints Game
January 24, 2010 Season 8 American Idol winner Kris Allen sang the National Anthem today at the NFC Championship football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings. Watch the video above.

Our 'American Idol' sings the national anthem in New Orleans
Who dat singing the national anthem? "American Idol" Kris Allen, that's who. Kris, who has a few months of reigning over the "Idol" world left, sang the national anthem in New Orleans this afternoon, where the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings are vying for the NFC championship and a spot in the Feb. 7 Super Bowl. Do you like his rendition? We did, but we also like a New ditty emerging on Twitter among Saints fans, "Favre on the ground, Favre on the...

Idol Headlines for 01/23/10
Carrie Underwood: I “Had a Baby Pig Poop on Me” “I have officially decided that I’m giving up the music business,” the country singer wrote Friday on her blog (to which fans must subscribe). “I’m going to become a professional sitcom actress!” “LOL! Just kidding,” she said. The star simply got carried away filming her guest starring role — her sitcom debut — on CBS’ How I Met Your Mother. (Show regular Neil Patrick...

American Idol: 15 Best Auditions Ever!
Current music: "Bang" by Empires Entry tags: American Idol , Carrie Underwood , Kelly Clarkson American Idol: 15 Best Auditions Ever! 15. David Cook, ''Livin' on a Prayer'' (Season 7) Okay, so the season 7 champ was sporting a goofy fauxhawk and unfortunate red highlights when he busted out some Bon Jovi in a nondescript conference room in Omaha, NE. But close your eyes and listen to the unexpected choices Cookie makes with the song's tempo and melody, and you'll get a glimpse of the...

Today In 'Idol': Is Jamie Foxx Eyeing Simon's Gig?
:: Could Jamie Foxx be Simon Cowell’s replacement? They’ll have to replace those giant Coca-Cola cups with glasses of a-a-a-a-alcohol. [ Singers Room ] :: We know Randy Jackson thinks Season 9’s winner will be a girl. But are the producers getting rid of all the cute guys to guarantee his prediction comes true? [ Vote For The Worst ] :: Is a Top 24 contestant already disqualified for leaking his Idol status to the press? Way to go, dude. [ Joe's Place Blog ] :: Olympic...

Kris Allen - National Anthem - NFC Championship Game - VIDEO
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Kris Allen and Jordin Sparks Sing Anthem Today Before Championship Football Games.
Today’s NFC and AFC Champion football Games will both begin with National Anthem performances from Idol winners. At 3 pm ET, Season 6 Idol,

Kris Allen 'Live Like We're Dying' #1 on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown
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Carrie Underwood on ‘How I Met Your Mother': More Photos!
How I Met Your Mother star, Neil Patrick Harris tweeted a photo of Carrie Underwood decked out as a mod 60’s stewardess for an upcoming episode of the show. Now, CBS has posted official photos of the episode, and the full effect of Carrie, in her knee high patent-leather boots, pale blue mini-dress is, and groovy up-swept do, is quite hilarious. The episode does not have an air date yet, but Zap2it reports that the the show’s creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas said earlier...

Carrie Underwood Had So Much Fun Filming How I Met Your Mother
Carrie Underwood says she had "so much fun" filming her guest role on How I Met Your Mother. In a recent blog post, the American Idol star joked she may give up singing for acting.

Jamie Foxx on 'American Idol's' list of Simon Cowell replacements; one of A-listers being considered
Could Jamie Foxx be mean enough to fill Simon Cowell's shoes on "American Idol?" The show's producers think he might be, according to a new report.

Ashley Rodriguez: American Idol Hopeful
Kara DioGuardi is in love. Simon Cowell has already labeled her a front-runner. But is such praise of Ashley Rodriguez unworthy? You tell us. The singer is one of 24 rumored American Idol finalists on season nine, as she received unanimous Hollywood approval from the judges after her Boston rendition of Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You." Here's what we know so far about Ashley: But will she be the next American Idol? Watch her audition below and grade her potential. Ashley Rodriguez...

Martha Stewart Wants to Replace Simon Cowell on American Idol
Martha Stewart says she wants to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. The talk show host says she would be a great Idol judge because she is fair minded.

Madonna's Brother Campaigns To Replace Simon Cowell On "American Idol"
Christopher Ciccone, best known as brother to superstar singer Madonna, is vying for the empty seat opening up on "American Idol" next year. He's urging fans to call 19 Entertainment and request him to be the next judge.

Jamie Foxx, Iovine Replacements For Idol ?
Names keep popping up when it comes to Simon Cowell’s soon to be vacant seat on American Idol. According to Life&Style, Award-winning actor/recording artist Jamie Foxx and record exec. Jimmy Iovine could fill the seat. Everyone from Diddy to LaToya Jackson has been mentioned in recent weeks… What do you think…. could you see Jamie Foxx or Jimmy Iovine (co-founder of Interscope Records) on the show ?

Pants On The Ground Guy Serenades The Minnesota Vikings
General Larry Platt of American Idol , who has found William Hung -style fame due to his hit "Pants on the Ground," got the chance to serenade the Minnesota Vikings before their NFC Championship Game against the New Orleans Saints last night. They may have lost the Game, but at least they have this special memory to treasure for the rest of their lives! Watch the video that Vikings tackle Brian McKinnie captured above!

Carrie Underwood Felt 'Right at Home' on Set of HIMYM
Carrie Underwood is revealing how she met the cast of How I Met Your Mother . In a blog post on her Web site , the country star talked about her upcoming acting debut . “I got to hang out with the whole cast, dress up like a flight attendant, play a cavewoman and had a baby pig poop on me…that’s right…jealous?” she wrote Friday. “I’m just glad I grew up on a farm because I think I was the only one who knew how to hold and wasn’t afraid of a...

First Look at Carrie Underwood on 'HIMYM'!
Here's your fist look at Carrie Underwood 's guest stint on CBS' How I Met Your Mother -- courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris ! The HIMYM regular posted this cute pic of Underwood as a flight attendant on his Twitter page Thursday, with the caption, "This week's awesome guest star: HIMYM - You'll Love The Way We Fly!" We can't wait to see the country star flex her comedy muscles opposite the likes of Harris, who steals just about every scene he's in. Underwood proved she can hold...

Carrie Underwood Gets 'Awesome' Tweet from Neil Patrick Harris
Carrie Underwood is in Los Angeles this week taping an upcoming episode of the CBS hit, 'How I Met Your Mother,' and apparently, she's doing a killer job. One of the show's stars, Neil Patrick Harris , who plays the womanizing Barney, has taken to his Twitter account to tweet that this week's guest star is "awesome" in the episode titled 'You'll Love the Way We Fly." In spite of the official description of the episode, which identifies Carrie's character as "an enigmatic pharmaceutical...

Carrie Underwood Feels at Home on 'How I Met Your Mother'
Sat, 23 January 2010 02:14:08 ET Talking about her experience filming her guest stint for the CBS sitcom, the 'Cowboy Casanova' hitmaker gushes about playing cavewoman and having 'a baby pig poop' on her.

'American Idol' gossip and the 7 deadly sins: news roundup for Friday, Jan. 22
Despite two lackluster "American Idol" shows this week, I found a few tidbits circulating in the news worth mentioning today. • Buddy TV announces "The 7 Deadly Sins for an 'American Idol' Audition" which includes some obvious pointers like don't sing Mariah Carey (duh!) or wear a stupid costume. However, you might not have guessed that being one of the best early on could mean you'll tank in Hollywood. • After a long day crushing the dreams of young Americans, where does ...

52 MILLION Tune In For The NFC Championship Game!!!
It was a big night for sports lovers last night and a big night for FOX because of it! The ratings for last night's NFC Championship Game have come in and an average of 52 million people tuned in to see the New Orleans Saints take away Brett Farve and the Vikings' Super Bowl dream. A quarter of the viewers must have come from the Kardashian household, as you know they were all watching to see Reggie Bush win it big! Pack your bags Kim Kardashian ! You are heading to Florida! [ Image via ...

Super Saints: Kick ends 43 years of frustration
New Orleans — For the New Orleans Saints to finally go to the Super Bowl after 43 years, you'd figure it would have to be a big throw by Drew Brees, a circus catch by Marques Colston or an electrifying touchdown run from Reggie Bush that could finally end such lengthy frustration. Instead, it was 5-foot-8 kicker Garrett Hartley who calmly booted a 40-yard field goal through the uprights as the Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime at the NFC Championship Game in the...