It's "American Idol" stars on parade at Disney World! From show host Ryan Seacrest and judge Paula Abdul to past winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and David Cook -- it was one big family reunion to christen the Florida theme park's newest attraction, "The American Idol Experience"!
Earlier this year, ET reported that former "American Idol" winners Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard had been dropped by their record labels. Today, we have confirmed that season six runner-up Blake Lewis has joined the unfortunate two and has been dropped by Arista Records.
The label issued the following statement to ET: "Arista Records will not be picking up Blake's option and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors."
Soul man TAYLOR HICKS is tackling a new role. The former 'American Idol' is joining the Broadway cast of Grease on June 6, reports the Associated Press.
Hicks is set to play Teen Angel in the infamously popular musical, saying, he plans to add "soulful flavor" to his performance of "Beauty School Dropout."
Baseball has its trading cards. Now "American Idol" will have its own limited-edition collectable stamps featuring KELLY CLARKSON, RUBEN STUDDARD, FANTASIA, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, TAYLOR HICKS, JORDIN SPARKS and the soon-to-be named winner of season seven.
When "American Idol"'s Final 12 guys take to the stage tonight, they will be singing songs from the '60s, including some DOORS and some NEIL SEDAKA, according to the show's executive producer NIGEL LYTHGOE.
Former "American Idol" winner TAYLOR HICKS demonstrates his mastery of the one-handed dribble at the NBA's All-Star Weekend celebrity game in New Orleans. Head's up, WILL FERRELL: You're not the only 'Semi-Pro' in town!
KATHARINE McPHEE will make her big-screen debut in the indie romantic comedy 'The Last Caller,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The "American Idol" runner-up will star in the dark coming-of-age tale as a self-obsessed woman searching for love, hope and meaning in the big city. Filming is scheduled to start this fall in New York.
Out of the 103,000 people who auditioned for "American Idol" this year, tonight it is down to the Final Two -- JORDIN SPARKS and BLAKE LEWIS. The two remaining hopefuls will compete one final time -- and then on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. on FOX, the sixth "American Idol" will join the ranks of KELLY CLARKSON, RUBEN STUDDARD, FANTASIA, CARRIE UNDERWOOD and TAYLOR HICKS.
On tonight's show, both Jordin and Blake will perform the song that won the "American Idol" songwriters competition, sing a new song that they selected themselves, and then rock the audience with an encore of one of their earlier favorites.
As the Top 10 try to make their mark on tonight's episode of "American Idol," Executive Producer NIGEL LYTHGOE takes time out to answer questions about the hit talent competition.
ET: The ratings are down about 10 percent for the performance show, and the results show a little less. Some of the attrition has to do with the switch to daytime savings time. Are you concerned about the loss?
This week, "American Idol" features auditions from Birmingham, AL, on Tuesday at 8 p.m. on FOX and from Los Angeles, CA, on Wednesday at 9 p.m. But first, ET caught up with "Idol" judge SIMON COWELL to get his take on the sixth season and more!
ET: Can you talk about the overall talent this year?
BIANCA RYAN has something to sing about -- a new record deal!
The 12-year-old "America's Got Talent" winner's surprisingly mature voice not only earned her the show's million-dollar prize; it has also landed her a recording contract with Columbia Records/SYCO.
A music producer has been temporarily ordered to stop selling five-year-old recordings by Taylor Hicks after the "American Idol" winner filed a lawsuit against William Smith for putting three of his recordings up for sale via Apple's iTunes website. Hicks claims that Smith doesn't have the right to make money off the songs.
The ruling was made Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Virginia E. Hopkins in Birmingham, AL, with a court hearing scheduled for August 30 to decide whether the temporary order should be made a permanent injunction.
TAYLOR HICKS, KATHARINE McPHEE, ELLIOTT YAMIN and the rest of season five's "American Idol" Top 10 are touring the country as part of the Pop Tarts® Presents American Idols Live Tour, and serving as an inspiration for up-and-coming singers who want to audition to become the next superstar.
Even though "American Idol" doesn't return to the tube until January 2007, tryouts for the sixth season have already begun. ET was at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA last week as thousands lined up in an attempt to impress the judges, and today, we're in East Rutherford, NJ at the Continental Airlines Arena for the only East Coast auditions. Hopefuls who make the cut will then get a chance to audition in front of SIMON COWELL, PAULA ABDUL and RANDY JACKSON.
It is just days before the Pop Tarts™ Presents American Idols Live Tour begins on July 5 in Manchester, NH at the Verizon Wireless Arena, and the season five "American Idol" Top 10 are busy rehearsing for their summer-long performances -- but not too busy to talk to ET about life after the "Idol" competition.
"I freaked out about it a little bit," "Idol" crown-holder TAYLOR HICKS tells ET when asked how it feels to have a No. 1 single with "Do I Make You Proud." "I was in a minivan a year ago making about $50 a night playing bars, clubs and the occasional wedding. The music that I am making now and that I am going to get to make is special."
BradBesseyET: Jon Gosselin brought roses to Kate today as they arbitrate the end of their marriage in PA.
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Donning their most dazzling duds, Hollywood's loveliest ladies and sexiest studs descended upon legendary hotspot the Chateau Marmont for the 14th annual GQ Men of the Year bash. Take a look at Hollywood's biggest names as they light up Los Angeles!
GQ's page-turning "Men of the Year" issue hits newsstands Nov 24.
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