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Katharine McPhee’s New Look and New Sound? Hot or Not?

Jeanne — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:35:00 +0000

It’s been a few days since Katharine McPhee’s video for her new single “Had it All” hit the internet and I’d love to know what you think of it.

I know that she wants to set herself apart so she chopped off those gorgeous brown locks of hers and has opted for a short, blonde hairdo and I’ve got to say that I don’t really love it. It feels like she’s trying too hard but, then again, maybe I just need to get used to it.

As for the song, it’s not bad but I feel like her voice could have carried something far more complex and interesting. The track is from her upcoming sophomore album, Unbroken, which has been pushed back to a January 5, 2010 release date.

If you haven’t seen it already, check it out and please let me know what you think!

image: Amazon

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Katharine McPhee Talks About New Album, Life After Idol

Jeanne — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:48:27 +0000

First of all, what do you think of Katharine McPhee’s new look? Is she rockin’ the blonde hair or not? You tell me! I kinda like it but I also don’t want her to go too far reinventing herself, you know? I have to say that it reminds me a little bit of what Geena Davis looked like in The Long Kiss Goodnight. Anyone else seeing that?

Anyway, I spotted this video and thought I’d share. She talked a bit about how her upcoming album Unbroken is different from her first one (Katharine McPhee). Let me just say really quickly that I know she’s distanced herself from singles like “Over It” and it didn’t do as well on the charts as she had hoped but I really liked it. I still listen to it all the time on my iPod on the treadmill but I think it was under-promoted and should have been released in the summer instead of the winter but what do I know?

Kat said that she wanted a more “lush, full sound” with organic instruments and a lot of strings. She feels like she’s grown a lot since her first release which makes a big difference.

She also revealed that she’s not particularly ready to have children, she hopes that Paula Abdul finds happiness (and would be willing to be a guest judge), she would love to collaborate with Michael Bublé and Kings of Leon.

It’s cute little interview so if you’re a Kat fan, it’s totally worth checking out!

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American Idol’s 2009 Teen Choice Awards Nominations

Jeanne — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:13:07 +0000

The 2009 Teen Choice Awards nominations have been revealed and not only is American Idol (and their former contestants) well represented, but last year’s and this year’s winners and runner-ups will be squaring off yet again.

Check out the nominations. Who would you like to see win? I would love to see Adam Lambert take home the prize for “Choice Red Carpet Icon.” His style stands out way more than his fellow nominees in the categories.

Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star

Kris Allen “American Idol”
Rob Dyrdek “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory”
Brody Jenner “Bromance”
Adam Lambert “American Idol”
Ryan Sheckler “Life of Ryan”

Choice Red Carpet Icon: Male

Zac Efron
Jonas Brothers
Adam Lambert
Justin Timberlake
Kanye West

Choice TV: Reality Competition

“America’s Best Dance Crew”
“America’s Next Top Model”
“American Idol”
“The Bachelor”
“Dancing With The Stars”

Choice TV: Personality

Tyra Banks “America’s Next Top Model”
Simon Cowell “American Idol”
Lil Mama “America’s Best Dance Crew”
Mario Lopez “America’s Best Dance Crew”
Ryan Seacrest “American Idol” / “E! News”

Choice Music: Tour

American Idol
Jonas Brothers
Demi Lovato / David Archuleta
Britney Spears
Taylor Swift

Choice Music: Single

“My Life Would Suck Without You” Kelly Clarkson
“The Climb” Miley Cyrus
“Poker Face” Lady Gaga
“Hot N Cold” Katy Perry
“Circus” Britney Spears

Choice Music: R&B Artist

Beyoncé
Jamie Foxx
Jennifer Hudson
Ne-Yo
T-Pain

Choice Music: Breakout Artist

David Archuleta
David Cook
Kid Cudi
Lady Gaga
Asher Roth

Choice Music: Love Song

“Crush” David Archuleta
“Halo” Beyoncé
“Lovebug” Jonas Brothers
“How Do You Sleep” Jesse McCartney
“Love Story” Taylor Swift

Choice Music: R&B Track

“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” Beyoncé
“If This Isn’t Love” Jennifer Hudson
“Mad” Ne-Yo
“Kiss Me Thru The Phone” Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em feat. Sammie
“Love Lockdown” Kanye West

Choice Music: Album (Male Artist)

“David Cook” David Cook
“Relapse” Eminem
“Tha Carter III” Lil Wayne
“We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things” Jason Mraz
“808s and Heartbreak” Kanye West

Choice Music: Album (Female Artist

“I Am…Sasha Fierce” Beyoncé
“The Fame” Lady Gaga
“One of the Boys” Katy Perry
“Fearless” Taylor Swift
“Carnival Ride” Carrie Underwood

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Katharine McPhee Attends Screening of “Home”

Jeanne — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:37:00 +0000

American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, was seen at the screening of Home which was held at Stella McCartney’s Store last night in West Hollywood, California.

image: Bauer-Griffin

If you haven’t heard of the documentary, don’t worry – neither had I – but it does look like a great film to see. It is made up of only aerial shots of various places around the world and, apparently, it’s pretty amazing because it shows our planet’s diversity but, also, the negative effect we’ve had on the ecological balance.

Yesterday, the movie was broadcast in 50 different countries simultaneously (a world record!) and it 100% free so no one will be profiting from it.

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Katharine McPhee’s Paparazzi Protection

Jeanne — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:43:19 +0000

I saw this video a couple days ago and I seriously cracked up. American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, ran into some paparazzi trouble recently and was unexpectedly saved by a homeless woman named Quween. The video of this rescue is, in itself, pretty amusing.

As if that wasn’t funny enough, the two paired up to create a “Funny or Die” video advertising Quween’s celebrity protection services and, at first, I was mildly amused but I quickly found myself laughing out loud.

I really hope that Quween gets some money out of all this so that she can get off the streets (if that’s what she wants, of course). She seems like a smart enough, tough woman and, who knows? Maybe she’ll get a movie deal and need protection from paparazzi herself!

The video contains some language that might not be suitable for all so, if you are easily offended, you might want to skip it.

Update – my new template isn’t ready for this video’s code just yet but you can check it out here: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/035e74b018/katharine-mcphee-in-paparazzi-protection#player

image: Bauer-Griffin

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Adam Lambert and Kris Allen on Today Show

Jeanne — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:38:04 +0000

American Idol winner, Kris Allen, and this year’s runner-up, Adam Lambert, appeared on the Today show with Idol’s musical director, Rickey Minor. It was a great interview because I really enjoy the camaraderie between the two artists and I think that their solidarity has done a lot to show how silly it is to get all wrapped up in the “conspiracy theories” that are plaguing this season’s finale.

Kris was asked about how his wife of eight months, Katy, was taking all of the attention he’s now getting and brought up the comment judge, Simon Cowell, made about keeping his marriage a secret (so that he didn’t lose female fans). Kris said that Katy is supportive and that “she’s not stupid.” He was also asked about the moment when he was announced as the winner and said “Adam deserved it.” He reiterated that they both deserved to win and then they laughed about their “bromance” since they have such a close relationship.

Hosts, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, asked them about the things that have changed in their lives since being on the show and Adam immediately said that

Watch the interview here:

Kris took to the stage for Today’s Summer Concert Series where he performed his rendition of Kanye West’s “Heartless” as well as his winning single “No Boundaries.” I’m really impressed by how well he is performing and how comfortable he seems in spite of being so much more reserved and shy when he first started the competition.

Watch the performances here:

Adam also performed and I was glad that he picked “Mad World” (again). I really loved that performance and I feel like he is really able to connect with his audience with this song.

Watch the wonderful performance here:

NBC Photo: Virginia Sherwood

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Katharine McPhee at National Memorial Day Concert

Jeanne — Mon, 25 May 2009 06:18:21 +0000

American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, performed “Somewhere” (which you might recognize best from the West Side Story soundtrack) at the 20th Annual National Memorial Day Concert on the steps of The Capitol in Washington DC.

It was very emotional as images of a soldier were displayed on a screen behind her and then (I presume) the camera panned to him, as he is today, in the crowd with loved ones.

SEE MORE PICTURES AFTER THE JUMP!

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Catch Katharine McPhee on CSI:NY Tonight!

Jeanne — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:25:14 +0000

American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, will be making a guest appearance on CSI:NY tonight. You won’t be surprised to learn that she plays a stalker victim (so many end up being stalked in these guest roles). I’m sure it will be a lot of fun to see her acting on TV instead of singing (no, I did not see The House Bunny).

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Katharine McPhee Filming “Wedlocked” – Photos

Jeanne — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:10:35 +0000

American Idol season 5 runner-up, Katharine McPhee, was spotted on the set of her upcoming movie Wedlocked, which is also sometimes called You May Not Kiss the Bride.

The film is set to be released sometime this year but, since it is still in production, details (including the title) continue to change. On the IMDb site, the plot is as follows: “A mobster tries to arrange his daughter to obtain U.S. citizenship by setting her up with a American photographer.”

Hmmm… It does have the potential to be funny. The cast is rounded out by Mena Suvari, Vinnie Jones, Tia Carrere and Dave Annable.

See more photos after the jump!

image: splashnewsonline.com

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Katharine McPhee To Release New Album

Jeanne — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:21:28 +0000

Katharine McPhee has signed with jazz label, Verve Records where she joins some great artists like the late Billie Holliday, Queen Latifah, Diana Krall and Blues Traveler (among many, many others).

McPhee is expected to release a new album by the end of 2009 and Verve president/CEO Bruce Resnikoff said: "The album she is working on will show many new sides to her talents as an interpreter and a songwriter, and show everyone just how special she is."

I know Kat’s first (self-titled) album didn’t do as well as she would have hoped but I actually liked some of the songs a lot. She also collaborated with David Foster for his Hit Man: David Foster and Friends CD/DVD on which she performed “The Prayer” with Andrea Bocelli. It should be interesting to see what style she comes up with on this new album. I wonder how “jazzy” it will end up being!

image: Amazon.com

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