“Idol’ bits: Kellie Pickler gets a new record deal; more people think the Nicki-Mariah feud is fake
Kellie Pickler announced today on Anderson Cooper that she’s joining a new record label, Black River Entertainment.
The small label also features Craig Morgan, Sarah Darling, vocal trio Due West and country newcomer Glen Templeton.
Her third album “100 Proof,” didn’t do particularly well, selling 1/10th the copies of her first album which led to Sony Nashville dropping her.
- TMZ is riding this Nicki-Mariah feud to page view heaven. Steven Tyler thinks the battle is a fraud, echoing Cee Lo Green last week.
“Idol” sent a statement out Friday trying to allay fears that anything is amiss.
Let’s move on. But we won’t as long as TMZ keeps feeding us.
- Phillip Phillips is part of the Star 94 Jingle Jam at Gwinnett Arena Dec. 13 with Jason Mraz, Grace Potter and Alex Clare, among others. More details here.
- “X Factor” top 24 to be named on Wednesday’s episode. The judges’ home rounds, which will pare it down to 17, will air next week. Then there’s a week off for the World Series. Live episodes start Nov. 1. And tonight, we start with “The Voice” battle rounds, where judges will be able to swipe contestants from other judges.
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Mercedes .
October 10th, 2012
8:59 am
And over to page 2!
Mercedes .
October 10th, 2012
9:00 am
Anybody watching “Nashville” tonight? Has received very good reviews.
Sam-A
October 10th, 2012
9:01 am
Thanks D – guess I’ll be “inviting” Comcast to visit!
Sure wish at least one of these nutty gals would quit Idol. Show is still 3 months out, and I’m already over it.
Mercedes .
October 10th, 2012
9:06 am
If you like horror movies…”Sinister” is a creep fest!
Mercedes .
October 10th, 2012
9:06 am
Hello?
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
9:14 am
Mercedes, I’ll be taping Nashville since hubby and I are completely engrossed in Breaking Bad. About to finish season 2 tonight and start season 3. I’ve been doing a lot of taping. Hubby has always shied away from any series on tv because he is gone so often but Netflix(yes, shameless plug but feel free to use any other source) gives him the opportunity to watch multiple episodes of a number of series.
Mercedes .
October 10th, 2012
9:20 am
Ha! Blog is alive, after all!
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
9:46 am
On his way down to Upson Co. yesterday, hubby was stopped in a little town called Harralson for Walking Dead filming. Seems like any time we head south these days, we have to watch out for zombies.
Rickster
October 10th, 2012
9:46 am
Interesting thought… Could Maria & Nikki quit?
Headlines over the past week have been dominated by a fiery, often bitter fight, and we’re not just talking about Obama vs. Romney.
We’re talking about the nasty feud between “American Idol” judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.
Behind-the-scenes audition video showed the young rapper ripping Carey with scathing remarks like “off with your head” and “I will knock you out.” The jaw-dropping outburst prompted Carey to tell Barbara Walters that Minaj went as far as to threaten to shoot her, which reportedly resulted in Carey hiring extra security.
While the hatefest has attracted media attention, the viciousness of the feud could prove to be extremely problematic to family-friendly “Idol,” experts say.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/10/experts-nicki-minaj-mariah-carey-could-quit-idol-vicious-feud-could-be-big/?intcmp=features#ixzz28u5HdGRS
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
9:48 am
Um Rickster…I posted that article on the previous page. And Rodney will probably post it, too. Lots of dedicated news gathers on this blog!
Rickster
October 10th, 2012
9:48 am
Wouldn’t bother me one bit if they both did.
Rickster
October 10th, 2012
9:55 am
Sorry… missed that your queeness.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
October 10th, 2012
11:04 am
Hi y’all,
Random Kelly update: She’s releasing a Greatest Hits album with a few new songs. Among them is one called Catch My Breath. Ryan premiered it on his show. Here’s a link for those who’d like a listen: http://ryanseacrest.com/2012/10/10/world-premiere-listen-to-kelly-clarksons-new-single-catch-my-breath-audio
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
11:15 am
Thanks for the link, k&cf. Gotta love Kelly. She is so talented!
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
11:22 am
LA Reid is reportedly furious with XF producers because they didn’t give him the younger group that he wanted and he’s mentoring the “over 30″ group.
I’m just going to say, not so well-played Simon. If you want your ratings to go up, you’ll need something better than that.
Sam-A
October 10th, 2012
11:39 am
Thanks K&CF – love the song!
JTesla
October 10th, 2012
11:58 am
LOL Deirdre, Simon really is coming off as an amateur. LA Reid throwing a hissy fit, nobody cares.
Pitchy
October 10th, 2012
12:19 pm
Here you guys still are. I’ve been on the thread re: DWTS. Only 2 others showed up.
Pitchy
October 10th, 2012
2:04 pm
Ok, I finally show up and everyone scatters!
Rickster
October 10th, 2012
2:14 pm
I’m still here, Pitchy.
Couldn’t care less about DWTS.
G
October 10th, 2012
2:17 pm
Deirdre…..Breaking Bad is great! Does season 3 start out with the twins? OMG…..the twins!
G
October 10th, 2012
2:19 pm
Pitchy, I peeked into the DWTS thread. Bristol’s following is ruining the entire season. Obviously, most of her votes have political ties. She’s technically the worst dancer on the show.
JTesla
October 10th, 2012
2:20 pm
I’m here too of course.
I could care less about DWTS. Not a lot mind you, just a little. That would change if Honey Boo Boo, Snooki, or Lohan were on it. Yeah, it could get a little worse.
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
2:21 pm
Haven’t started season 3, G. We should see the first episode tonight.
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
2:55 pm
I’m not into DWTS either.
Pitchy
October 10th, 2012
3:29 pm
Bristol should not still be on the show.
Pitchy
October 10th, 2012
3:30 pm
Well Deirdre, I’m about to wait until the competition is down to the last 3. I have a slew of other shows I’ve recorded I need to watch.
Sam-A
October 10th, 2012
3:39 pm
I mostly flip to DWT”S”’s during commercials, or when what I usually watch is not on or preempted, ala “Mentalist” on TNT last night for a stupid baseball game. They actually let two pretty darn good dancers go and kept the dreadful Bristol, who should have been first off, if even on at all, and Kirstie, who was ok the few times I caught her the first time, but the two dances I’ve seen this time weren’t nearly as good as the two guys who left last night! The positive thing I can say about Kirstie is she was once actually a pretty big star, with “Cheers” and the “Look Who’s Talking” movies. Apolo and Shawn are the only other two who can make a “star” claim in this bunch.
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
3:57 pm
@G…I know nothing about any twins…I’m still recovering from the ATM incident.
I can also watch shows I know my husband wouldn’t enjoy while he’s away. It makes it very convenient to have half a dozen recorded shows that I can catch up with when he is gone. Thank goodness for dvrs
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
3:59 pm
Revolution is growing on me. I agree with mercedes that the teen girl is kind of annoying but I like the story so far.
I am also planning on watching the next Last Resort. Time will tell if I stick with that one.
Pitchy
October 10th, 2012
4:03 pm
I’m looking forward to Nashville this evening. Definitely had no intention of watching the new 666 Park Avenue show simply due to 666. I knew it had to be supernatural stuff going on. I don’t believe in scaring myself.
Deirdre
October 10th, 2012
4:12 pm
LOL. Pitchy, I tape 666 and watch it during the day. It’s just ok so far.
Pitchy
October 10th, 2012
4:29 pm
I have no doubt it’s going to get racier, Deirdre, as time goes by. Too much sinister stuff for me. I don’t even like eyes looking at a person in a peculiar way.
Sam-A
October 10th, 2012
4:48 pm
Good night all. I have my season 1 “Castle” 3-fer on TNT tonight (didn’t start watching until season 3).
Rodney Ho
October 10th, 2012
5:36 pm
Idol fans: new blog entry up!