Posts Tagged ‘Kris Allen’

Music & Events Wednesday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #060
June 17, 2009

• 19 Entertainment announces signing of American Idol Superstars to record contracts
• Pussycat Dolls in Manila Concert Recap
• “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” rerun starting this July 3

Intro and Outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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Winner Kris Allen, Runner-Up Adam Lambert and Finalist Allison Iraheta Signed to Long Term Deals

NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — 19 Entertainment Limited, a division of CKX, Inc. (NASDAQ:CKXE) , announced last week the signing of American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert and finalist Allison Iraheta to long-term recording agreements with record division 19 Recordings. Kris Allen’s and Allison Iraheta’s albums will be distributed through Sony Music’s Jive Records and the recordings of runner-up Adam Lambert will be distributed through Sony Music’s RCA Records.

“Our American Idol Season 8 finalists were an exceptionally strong group, and we are very excited to have signed such talented performers as Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Alison Iraheta,” says Simon Fuller, Creator and Executive Producer of American Idol and Founder and CEO of 19 Entertainment Limited. “We look forward to contributing to and sharing in the continued growth of these incredible singers on their debut albums.”

Currently, Kris, Adam and Allison are gearing up for the upcoming 50-city American Idol 2009 Summer Tour. The tour kicks off on July 5th in Portland, Oregon and ends on September 15th in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Anything Goes Friday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #054
May 29, 2009

• Kris Allen and Adam Lambert dominating Billboard Hot 100
• Rihanna to testify on Chris Brown hearing
• Susan Boyle quitting “Britain’s Got Talent”?

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Idol Thursday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #053
May 28, 2009

• American Idol Finale results controversy
• Jordin Sparks new album
• Update on Kris Allen and Adam Lambert

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Idol Thursday
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #048
May 21, 2009

• Kris Allen wins American Idol
• American Idol Final Results Show

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UPDATE – After the nationwide vote, Kris Allen from Conway, Arkansas has been declared as the new American Idol during the American Idol results show, Wednesday night (Thursday morning, Philippine time) at the Nokia Theatre, LA.

Allen bested Adam Lambert, a theater actor from San Diego, CA.

Ryan Seacrest also announced that nearly 100 million votes were cast to determine this year’s winner.

“No Boundaries,” a song co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi is this year’s winner’s song.

Biggest personalities in the industry also performed during the 2-hour results show including Lionel Richie, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, Queen, Queen Latifah, Steve Martin and Jason Mraz.

“It feels good, but Adam deserves this,” Allen, 23 said. “I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy.”

“I think that hopefully me and my wife will get some more time together, not being in Arkansas as much as I was,” he told Hollyscoop.com.

“I’m just happy that I have a music career,” said Kris. “Since I was 13 years old, I knew this is what I wanted to do,” he added.

When asked if he was ready for stardom, he said, “I feel like I’m ready. American Idol boot camp got me ready,” he joked.

More info about the American Idol Finale – Results at our live blog post. With reports from Jeric Peña of Brink Notes Entertainment Daily and Ani Esmailian of Hollyscoop.com.

Hi there! Please refresh this page for the latest update on the American Idol Season 8 Finale – Performance Night. American Idol season finale updates can also be seen at Twitter, Plurk, RSS Feeds, and  iTunes (podcasts). Please be reminded the all times indicated are in GMT+08:00 (Philippine Standard Time). Post is photo heavy.

07:45 AM – Show starts in a few minutes. Stay tuned!

08:00 AM – The show is ON! A VTR is being played – Kris vs Adam. Kris and Adam are both wearing white. More than 100 million votes came in! Ryan is now introducing the judges.

08:06 AM – Adam and Kris now onstage. Live video from the finalists’ hometown. The Top 13 performs “So What.” Great to Allison, again! It’s pre-recorded!

08:15 AM - American Idol 2008 Winner David Cook performs “Permament.”

08:18 AM – Ryan interviews David Cook about his new song and brother, Adam. The performance would be up on iTunes in a while and proceeds will go to ABC Squared.

08:19 AM – It’s the Golden Idol Awards! First Award goes to the guys – Outstanding Male. The first award goes to… Nick Mitchell and he actually performed!

08:25 AM – Top 13 Finalist Lil Rounds performs ”Cue the Rain” with Queen Latifah.

08: 33 AM – Anoop Desai is onstage performing “I’m Yours” together with Alexis Grace, Jason Mraz and the rest of the Top 13! They’re showing a video montage of Kris’ Idol journey

08:37 AM – Kris Allen now performing “Kiss A Girl” with Keith Urban.

08:44 AM – Megan, Jasmine, Alexis, Lil and Alexis performing “Glamorous.” Fergie joins the female Idol finalist onstage with “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Black Eyed Peas now onstage with “Boom Boom Pow.”

08:50 AM – Back to the Golden Idol Awards… Best Attitude Award. The Golden Idol goes to Katrina Darrell. Bikini Girl is performing a duet with judge Kara DioGuardi (who’s in bikini, too)!

09:00 AM - We’re on the second hour of the show! Allison Iraheta is performing “Time after Time” with Cyndi Lauper. I love Allison! Ryan is interviewing Kris Allen’s parents. On the other side of theater is the Lamberts!

09:05 AM – Danny Gokey onstage performing “Hello.” Lionel Richie onstage too! They’re performing “Just Go” and “All Night Long.”

09:14 AM – Ryan reminds about the American Idol Summer Tour. A video montage of Adam’s Idol journey is being shown. And, Adam is performing with KISS.

09:25 AM – Carlos Santana onstage now with the rest of the Top 13 (with Kris and Adam, of course).

09:29 AM – Final Ford Music video for the season – “I Will Remember You”

09:30 AM – David Cook (in behalf of Ford) gave Kris Allen and Adam Lambert new cars.

09:31 AM – Megan Joy and Michael Sarver with Steve Martin performing “Pretty Flowers.”

09:39 AM - Michael, Danny, Kris, Anoop, Scott, Adam, Matt, and George performing “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.” Rod Stewart onstage, too.

09:44 AM – Last Golden Idol… Outstanding Female. The Golden Idol goes to Tatiana del Toro.

09:52 AM – Adam Lambert and Kris Allen performing “We Are the Champions” together with Queen.

10:00 AM – And now the results! Kris Allen is the American Idol!

American Idol Special Coverage
Brink Notes Entertainment Daily Podcast #047
May 20, 2009

• BED Network’s American Idol Coverage
• American Idol Final Performance Night Recap

Intro and Outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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Hi there! Please refresh this page for the latest update on the American Idol Season 8 Finale – Performance Night. American Idol season finale updates can also be seen at Twitter, Plurk, RSS Feeds,  iTunes (podcasts) and through your Smart / Talk N Text mobile phones (To subscribe text BEDNETWORK ON to 2330 for Smart / Talk N Text subscribers). Please be reminded the all times indicated are in GMT+08:00 (Philippine Standard Time.

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04:39 PM – Show starts at 6:00PM

 

 

06:00PM – The show is on! Ryan Seacrest reminded everyone who will use TVRs to set-up them up properly because the finale show tomorrow will go for more than 2 hours. For the first round, the finalists will sing a song of their choice. Kris won the toss coin and chose to sing second.

06:05 PM – Adam is first to perform with “Mad World,” which he performed during the “Birth Week.” In the VTR, his dad said that Adam would yell for one-hour every night. The performance is mellow, calm and PERFECT! But it was like a scene from a horror movie because of Adam’s long black coat and the sea of fog. Randy gave Adam an A+. Kara said that Adam totally rocked. Paula said the performance is haunting and Adam did a brilliant job. Simon said it was the best performance for the season but it was over theatrical that reminded him of “Phantom of the Opera” but Randy insisted that it’s “Twilight.”

06:14 PM – Kris Allen performed next with the song “Ain’t No Sunshine.” During Kris’ younger years, his parents would pay him a quarter to sing. For her mom’s birthday, she gave her mom a “music coupon.” Going back to the performance, it was okay but I feel like there’s something missing – there’s no “heart” in it. It failed to move me or something. Randy said it was one of the best performances in the Idol stage. Kara said that Kris have an intimate bond with the audience and something is wrong with you if you can’t feel Kris’ performance. Simon said that at first he wasn’t sure if America got it right with Kris but he takes it back after the performance.

06:18 PM – Simon said that Kris Allen won the first round.

06:25PM – Simon Fuller chose the song “Change is Gonna Come” for Adam. Randy said it was unbelievable and that Adam can sing his face off. Kara said it was the best interpretation and best performance from the beginning. Paula said Adam looked like a superstar and said that whatever happen he’ll be iconic. Simon said that Adam is 100% back in the game.

06:38 PM – Kris Allen sang “What’s Goin’ On,” a song chosen by Simon Fuller. Randy said it was a great song choice but it’s was very light. Kara said that Kris was true to himself since Day One. Paula said that Kris tore the song and made Marvin Gaye proud. Simon said it was too laid back for a night like this.

06:41 PM - Simon said that Adam won the second round.

06:50 PM – For the third round, the top two finalists will sing the Winner’s Song co-written by Idol judge Kara DioGuardi entitled, “No Boundaries.” Adam sang the winner’s song first. Randy said it was not his favorite Adam performance and it was pitchy. Kara was moved by the performance and felt proud. Paula said it was remarkable and she’ll be a frontline fan of Adam forever. Simon said that Adam is the best and most original Idol contestant.

07:02 PM – Kris Allen sang the winner’s song next. Randy said that Kris is an amazing competitor. Kara said the song was too high for him but said that people should vote on the season not this single performance. Paula said that Kris deserve to be in the finale. Simon said that his first performance was the highlight and that he deserves to stand on the stage tonight.

07:09 PM – To wrap up the show, Carrie Underwood performed “Home Sweet Home.”

A podcast on the American Idol Final Performance Night would be released later this evening.

Good night! See you tomorrow on the finale!

Idol Thursday
Brink Notes Entertainment Podcast #042
May 14, 2009

• American Idol Top 3 Performance Night Recap
• Update on David Cook and David Archuleta in Manila
• American Idol Top 2 Finalists

Intro and outro music by Kevin MacLeod

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