According to Usmagazine.com, former American Idol finalist, Ace Young is engaged to his Grease co-star.  The 28-year-old has been dating Allison Fischer, 20, and says that he found his “true love in Grease.”

I don’t know how long the two have been dating but he must have met her sometime during his Broadway run between September 9, 2008 to January 4, 2009.  Anyone know some more details?  Leave them in the comments.  I know that they probably haven’t been dating long and there is an age difference but you never know – it could be true love!

You know it’s either going to be scary or funny when a story starts with “I thought I was going to go to jail the other day” but, fortunately, it turned out to be the latter as American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler, told Ellen about how she managed to get out of a ticket.
Apparently, she did a “tap and go” at a stop sign since there was no one around and didn’t feel that she needed to come to a complete stop.  Fortunately, the officer recognized her and, instead of issuing a ticket, he got her to take a few …read more

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. 

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Taylor Hicks has released the music video for his new song “Seven Mile Breakdown” from his new album The Distance and I think it’s pretty good.  I love that it has a real “down home” feel to it and that it feels fresh and summery without trying too hard.
I also like the song a lot and I was glad that Taylor put a lot of energy into the video.  I hope it does well!

American Idol season 5 winner, Taylor Hicks, will join the legendary Natalie Cole and Idol’s music director, Rickey Minor, on American Idol Extra tomorrow night.
Of course, host Jillian Reynolds, will also talk to tonight’s eliminated contestant.  I wonder who it’s going to be (my money is on Matt Giraud but I’m afraid that Kris Allen could be at risk as well!). 
Have you ever watched American Idol Extra?  If not, you might be interested to know that former finalist, Ace Young, is a co-host and Constantine Maroulis periodically checks in as a special field correspondent.
I plan to set my …read more

A one-hour documentary called From Idol to Inspiration will air on the Gospel Music Channel this Thursday, April 23, 2009. 
The film “explores the effect of the Fox network singing competition on Christian music.”  I think that is an interesting topic because I have thought about it myself over the years.  There are times, actually, when I’ve thought that Idol had a greater impact on Gospel and Country music than within the Pop genre.
Several familiar faces have participated in the film – Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle and Maria Santiago, the sister-in-law of this year’s finalist, Danny …read more

As you get ready for tonight’s results show, why not test your American Idol knowledge?  How much do you really know about our favorite reality singing competition?
Parade.com asked me to create an online quiz for them and I have to say that I had fun doing it.  I tried to come up with questions that are challenging so I hope you will give it a shot!  Take the American Idol Quiz!
When you’re done, come back and tell me about it.  Also, make sure you check out the other cool quizzes on Parade.com!

Former American Idol contestant, Mandisa, was on the Today show where she discussed her recent weight loss and struggles with feelings of low self-worth and shame.  They showed a clip from her audition where judge, Simon Cowell, asked if they would have a bigger stage that season.  The comment hurt Mandisa but I also think it fueled her to look at why she was obese. 
She has since lost 80lbs and is being open about the childhood sexual abuse that she suffered.  I find it to be a truly inspirational story and I’m so happy that she is doing so …read more

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).

Former American Idol finalists (and country music artists), Kellie Pickler and Bucky Covington, attended the Craig Morgan Charity Event earlier this week. 

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The day began with a Motocross/ATV ride and there were some pretty cool pictures of Bucky and his twin brother, Rocky, riding and having a good time.

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The evening also featured a concert and a silent auction with the proceeds going to the Craig Morgan Fund, which supports youth-based local and national charities.

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