Kris Allen & Allison Iraheta Talk New Year's Eve & 'American Idol&
"American Idol" winner Kris Allen and fourth-place finalist Allison Iraheta will perform on "Billboard's New Year's Eve Live." ET chatted with the two about their upcoming performances and what they think "American Idol" will be like without Paula Abdul -- and possibly Simon Cowell. "Obviously, we're all going to miss her," Allison says of Paula's departure. "I honestly have to say that I'm pretty happy that we got the chance to work with her. Sorry season nine! But, they're getting Ellen...
Kris Allen/Allison Iraheta Q&A Part II
Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta will perform Thursday night on Billboard's New Year's Eve Live (11 p.m.-12:30 a.m.) from Las Vegas on FOX.
Allen and Iraheta recently participated in a conference call to promote the event. Following are some of the topics they addressed. this is Part II of the interview session:
Q: Now that the show and the Idol Tour are over what is it like getting out there and performing your own material?
KA: “Like for me, that's the reason that I tried out for...
Kris Allen/Allison Iraheta Q&A Part I
Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta will perform Thursday night on Billboard's New Year's Eve Live (11 p.m.-12:30 a.m.) from Las Vegas on FOX.
Allen and Iraheta recently participated in a conference call to promote the event. Following are some of the topics they addressed. this is Part I of II parts of the interview session:
Q: What was some of your favorite music from the past year?
AI: “I have to say Only By the Night, You'll Have To Take It From Me by Kings of Leon.”
KA: “Yes, I...
New Yorkers Win A Free Show With Adam Lambert, Kris Allen And Allison Iraheta
Congrats to all the glam-rock/easy-listening music fans in the Big Apple:
Idol Bits And Pieces: Kris Allen, Carrie Underwood, Susan Boyle, David Cook and Bday Boy David Archuleta
Kris Allen is set to perform on December 30th at B.B. Kings Blues club at the Mirage in Las Vegas. The next night he’s scheduled to appear with Allison Iraheta on the FOX network’s Billboard New Years Eve Live special, where he’s set to sing a couple of tunes. More info on the BB King’s gig HERE .
David Archuleta turns 19 today and amidst the massive birthday wishes, he tweeted a photo of his ice cream cake. Coldstone Creamery. YUM!
Why We'll Leave 'American Idol' for 'X-Factor' If Simon Cowell Jumps Ship
The ninth season of 'American Idol' is set to premiere on Jan. 12, but lately the show's buzz has had nothing to do with the singing competition -- not when there's so much movement behind the judges' table.
Speculation has reached fever pitch regarding music mogul
Simon Cowell's
rumored departure from 'Idol' following the expiration of his contract in 2011, but
a recent comment
from Cowell's brother has added fuel to the fire that everyone's favorite grumpy judge might abandon the show...
Kris Allen To Perform in the Philippines in February?
The peeps who booked David Cook and David Archuleta in Manila last year, are announcing via Twitter, that Kris Allen will be performing two dates in the Philippines in February.
According to the Music Management Intl. Twitter , Kris Allen and the dance group Jabbawockeez will perform in Cebu on February 5, 2010 and McKinley Hill Concert Grounds on February 6.
David Cook , David Archuleta , Michael Johns , Taylor Hicks and Elliott Yamin are some of the Idols who have headed to...
'American Idol’ Kris Allen set to headline live New Year’s Eve show on Fox
What a difference a year makes.</p><p>Last New Year’s Eve, Kris Allen hosted a party on a rooftop deck of his home.</p><p>"There were, like, 45 people at my house," he says. "We all had sparklers, and somebody’s pants caught on fire."</p><p>This year’s party will be quite a bit bigger and, even if disaster-free, probably more memorable.</p><p>Allen, the reigning <em>American Idol...
Idol Bits and Pieces: Kris Allen Visits the Kids, Anoop Desai Gets Ready For First Night, Carrie Underwood On the Peoples Choice, and More…
Kris Allen is back home in Arkansas for the holidays, and today he visited the Arkansas Children's Hospital to celebrate a $10,000 donation from KYE-YAC International, a non-profit organization in Hot Springs aimed at involving youth in philanthropy. Prior to the check presentation, Kris visited patients in the Hospital’s main playroom, Camp Wannaplay. For more info and a photo of the presentation, Check this out .
Anoop Desai and WRAL.com’s Entertainment Editor, Kathy Hanrahan...
American Idol Season 8 celebrating 2010
If you were a fan of American Idol , season 8 you’ll be happy to know you can catch some of them performing for New Year’s Eve to ring in 2010. Although Adam Lambert got booted from his original NYE line-up he’s been snatched back up again. He’ll be performing at the Gridlock New Year’s Eve party in the Paramount backlot. It’s unfortunate that the show isn’t being televised but this IS the Internet so hopefully there will be photos and more...
Best and Worst in 2009 Music News: Michael Jackson, 'American Idol' and Google Music
Michael Jackson, Kanye West and Taylor Swift, Lady GaGa, The Beatles, Nine Inch Nails, Kris Allen, Chris Brown and Rihanna, Susan Boyle and Beastie Boys are amongst the artists that headlined 2009, all for their various reasons. While the musical landscape was sometimes changed in single moments -- like at the VMAs, or in a car just prior to the 2009 Grammy Awards ceremony -- there were other changes that warped throughout the year, in terms of sales, in technology, in popularity. Relive the...
Kris Allen, Mark Hoppus, Ke$ha, Owl City Reveal Their 2009 Favorites
There was no shortage of musical moments in 2009
Kris Allen, Mark Hoppus, Ke$ha, Owl City Reveal Their 2009 Favorites
‘My favorite song of the year would have to be Jay-Z’s ‘Run This Town,’ ‘ Pete Wentz says. By James Montgomery Kris Allen Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images There was no shortage of musical moments in 2009 — and not all of them revolved around Lady GaGa, either. Artists bubbled beneath the surface, broke through to the mainstream and established themselves as unlikely forces to be reckoned with. Say what you will about the past 12 months, but you...
Kris Allen, Mark Hoppus, Ke$ha, Owl City Reveal Their 2009 Favorites
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Kris Allen, Mark Hoppus, Ke$ha, Owl City Reveal Their 2009 Favorites
Mark Hoppus, Kris Allen, Cobra Starship, Owl City, Pete Wentz and more reveal their favorite artists, albums and songs of 2009.
Kris Allen, Mark Hoppus, Ke$ha, Owl City Reveal Their 2009 Favorites
There was no shortage of musical moments in 2009 — and not all of them revolved around Lady GaGa, either. Artists bubbled beneath the surface, broke through to the mainstream and established themselves as unlikely forces to be reckoned with. Say what you will about the past 12 months, but you can't deny that they were interesting. There was Blink-182's big-time reunion tour , Cobra Starship 's party-hearty anthems and the sleeper success of Owl City , to name just a few. Kris Allen 's...
The Idols Busy New Years Lineup
The Idols are keeping busy over the New Years holiday, with various TV appearances and live appearances.
On New Years Eve, Adam Lambert will perform a 40 minute set at the New Year at the Gridlock party, at the Paramount lot in LA.
Adam Lambert on the Backlot
What’s on TV for New Year’s Eve and beyond
By DIANE WERTS
Ringing in the New Year: Jennifer Lopez and Daughtry perform in Times Square on “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest” (10-11 p.m., 11:30 p.m.-2:05 a.m., ABC).
Jay-Z and Rihanna team up on “New Year's Eve With Carson Daly” (10-11 p.m., 11:30-12:30 a.m., NBC).
Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Carmen Electra and Eva Longoria celebrate “Billboard's New Year's Eve Live” (11 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Fox).
Remember the old, ring in the new with “06 &...
SHOCKER - Simon Cowell NOT Returning To American Idol!!!
American Idol favorite judge to hate, Simon Cowell is leaving the show after season nine .
Your 'Idol' New Year's line-up
Looking to Usher in 2010 with an Idol? For the diehards among us, New Year's Eve brings a handful of options both on TV and live in the flesh, if you're up for a trek (Temecula, anyone?). Whether it's an "American Idol" winner, finalist, or host that you seek, we've got your Thursday night line-up…
Ryan Seacrest hosts and Daughtry performs at “ Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2010 ” (ABC, 10 p.m.)
Network execs canceled Adam Lambert's...
Top TV stories of 2009: Paula is out at Idol, and Ellen is in
2009 was a big year for American Idol . After airing for seven wildly successful seasons with three judges, Simon Cowell , Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul , producers decided to throw a fourth judge into the mix, bringing songwriter Kara DioGuardi on board for season eight. It was a controversial move, and to the surprise of very few people, it went ... poorly.
The judges, who had spent seven seasons learning the rhythm of the show, were suddenly forced to contend with a fourth voice. As...
AMERICAN IDOL WILL GO ON REGARDLESS OF WHAT 'SIMON SEZ'
American Idol WILL GO ON WITH OR WITHOUT Simon Cowell
The show must go on
Time to dust off the cobwebs and get set for "American Idol" Season 9
The countdown has begun: Only 15 days until the premiere of Season 9 of "American Idol." Are you already sick of all the promo spots on FOX?
Here's hoping the show can move past last season's missteps -- a Top 36? -- and be worthy of its lofty rating as America's most-watched show. The debut of Ellen DeGeneres as a judge is something to look forward to, although I will miss Paula Abdul' s randomness.
The format of this blog will change a bit as well. First, I've enlisted a few friends to...
Fox To Order More American Idol Amid Rumors of Simon Cowell's Departure
To FOX, it doesn’t matter if Simon Cowell is back for another season of American Idol .
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