I’m not completely sure why none of them is performing but I am interested in seeing the full interview.  If you like this sort of thing, check out Carrie Underwood’s Walmart Soundcheck performances.  She’s great, of course!

In the meantime, check out this preview of Kris, Allison and Adam’s interview!

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It’s a lot closer to what you would expect from Blake than the music he released on Audio Day Dream and I really can’t say enough about how happy I am for him.  I had the opportunity to chat with Blake this morning.  Here’s the quick interview!

Idol Stalker: What were your main inspirations for the songs on Heartbreak on Vinyl?

Blake Lewis: My ex-girlfriend, actually.  When I started making the album, it was back in January when I was getting out of a relationship and suffered my first heartbreak.  I first wrote ‘Our Rapture of Love’ and then I wrote ‘Sad Song’ after we broke up.  I tried to get her back which led to ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ and ‘Left My Baby For You.’

IS: How is this album different than Audio Day Dream?

BL: The content is different.  Before, I set out to make a dance album versus a heartbreak album.  This one is more personal and a little deep and sentimental.  ADD already had a set concept since it had been in my head for four years before.  Heartbreak on Vinyl is kind of organic.  ADD was a pop album that was made in a hurry but Heartbreak was recorded at my house and I got to collaborate with my friends.

IS: Has signing with Tommy Boy Records given you more creative freedom?

BL: Yeah.  I got the record done, created it and then turned it in.  With Clive Davis, there was too much meddling where he’d say things like “I don’t like this chorus” and we’d have to make changes.  It’s not like that now.  I have my job and they have theirs.

IS: What is your favourite track?

BL: They are all sentimental.  ‘Binary Love’ is very seductive.  It was in the works before the rest of the songs while the others came about more organically.  Heartbreak on Vinyl is close to my heart and is one of my favorite songs that I have ever written.  I gave a copy of the album to my ex.

IS: Really?  How did that go?

BL: It was great.  She’s a great person and we’ve been friends for 6 years.

IS: You seem to be the sort of artist who is always learning and evolving.  Who are your main influences right now?

BL: I’m listening to a lot of electro and I’m in a DJ-conscious frame of mind.   I’ve got Jamie Lidell on repeat.  It’s feel-good music.  I’ve also been listening to Discovery and Glitch Mob is just amazing.  It’s the direction that I wish hip hop would take in the future.

IS: What have you got planned over the next few months?

BL: Gigs here and there.  Live performances and deejaying.  My favorite holiday is just around the corner – Halloween.

IS: Do you dress up?

BL: Oh yeah.  I love it.  I’m also looking forward to the Heartbreak on Vinyl launch parties. 

Thanks again for the interview, Blake!

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Kearney told MTV News that they joined together in August actually made some great music. He reveals, "We wrote a song and it’s awesome." On how the two started working together, "I think [Kris] was just a fan. What he told me was that he was just picking bands that he liked [to collaborate with].”

When the two finally got to recording the song, Mat says it was like magic. "He sang it in, like, one take and it was amazing. I was like, ‘You should enter some sort of singing contest. You could do something with that.’ That guy can sing."

Not only did he sing well, but apparently Kris is a great songwriter to. Mat gushes, "Someone wants to ‘write’ a song with you, you’re like, ‘Great, you want to come over and I’ll write a song so you can be co-writer.’ He was awesome, and he had amazing input and he had a really strong sensibility. … I was like, ‘Wow, this guy’s the real deal!’ "

Kearney admitted to not really knowing much about Kris, only that he had a wife and was the “cute” guy.  He adds “And I knew he had sung [Kanye West's] ‘Heartless.’ "

They really seem to have hit it off! I’m glad they both had a great time and I definitely cannot wait to hear what that song is.

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He said that he’s been enjoying a little time off since the grueling 52-date Idols Live! tour ended.  He said it was great being able to actually meet the Idol fans since he was used to performing and going straight home when he was on the show.  I can imagine that it was fun to see how people were truly reacting to them in real life!

Matt talked about his upcoming show, Make the Cut, which is a Michigan-based online singing competition.  He was asked to be a mentor and a judge which he said is like being on the other side of his Idol experience.  Of course, on a far smaller scale…

He talked about his writing and said that we can expect some bluesy music in the future.

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She claims that she didn’t leave because of her reportedly lower salary.  “I stand on principle where many people stand on money,” Paula said.

Would she ever come back to the show?  “That’s a hard question to answer right now. I mean, I don’t think I can answer that right now.”

Is she going to boycott this next season of Idol.  Nope.  Paula said: “I’ll watch it as much as I can. I had some really unforgettable moments that hit plateaus for me and I’m very blessed to have been a part of what made television history.”

What about the talk show rumors?  What kind of host would she be?  “I’d be Paula,” she said.  “It would be a lot of fun variety with a ton of unexpected stuff and tributes to everyday people getting their big chance.”

So I’m wondering about a few things.  First of all, do you believe that this was not about money?  Secondly, would you watch a talk show hosted by Paula Abdul?  I’m going to say that it would be unlikely for me but I imagine that some people might tune in.

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Here’s their group performance of “Little Lies” but make sure you check out the clips of Kris, Adam, David and the their shared interview after the jump!

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He did seem to take aim at Kara DioGuardi, though he didn’t mention her by name.  He said that he hopes that whomever replaces Paula has the “ability to understand these kids and praise them.”  Yeah, I hope so too!

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The original American Idol winner explained that she loves all kinds of dance styles and said that she grew up learning hip hop and said it might be cool to learn ballroom dancing.  I have always wanted to learn too!  She made it clear, though, that she would never agree to be on Dancing With the Stars (she actually said “hell no” and that she would look like “a big ol’ fool”). 

She also talked about her duet with Chris Daughtry, her weight and the death of Michael Jackson.  It was a fun interview so if you’re a Kelly fan, you will love it!

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He also talks about a lot of different topics including what it was like when he moved out on his own for the first time, what kind of instruments he’s been learning to play and which groups influenced him when he put together his own band.  It’s a fun interview, check it out!

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Kelly, ever the outspoken woman that she is, had no sympathy of Perez.  She said that she’s been hit before and never made a video crying about it and she also said that “when you dish that much out, you better be able to take somethin’.”  She made it clear that she doesn’t condone violence but she basically voiced what everyone else has been saying – Perez had it coming.  It might not be right but it’s definitely predictable! 

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