David Cook’s Self-Titled Project Debuts At #3
In all of the Thanksgiving eating and sleeping I forgot to bring you up to speed on David Cook’s first week of sales for his self-titled project. It debuted at #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart. He also had the #1 digital album sales with over 58,000 units downloaded which is the most ever by a debut artist. It was also the best ever debut for American Idol winners. Read more
Today on PopTruth.net: American Idol Suing Former Contestant
Today our sister blog PopTruth.net is talking about former American Idol contestant Josiah Leming. Josiah was booted from the show before the show narrowed its cast to 24 contestants, but AI’s 19 Entertainment is still threatening to sue him. Come learn the facts of the pending case and then let us know if you think A.I has a case against Josiah?
American Idol Winner Checks In
When I got this e-mail from Jeff Peabody I knew exactly who he was from all of my American Idol TV watching. But, you on the other hand may have no clue who he is so let me turn things over to Jeff so you can learn more about his amazing American Idol win (yes he won on American Idol) the year that Jordin Sparks was crowned the singing champ and what he’s up to these days. Read more
David Cook Talks About “Light On” Video
MTV.com caught up with David Cook as he was shooting the video for his first single “Light On” from his self-titled album, which hits stores November 18th. And though he realizes the video is a fairly big deal (it’s directed by Wayne Isham, the guy behind Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” and Britney Spears’ “Piece of Me”), Cook will freely admit that he’s rather starstruck by the entire process. Which is odd, considering he’s the star. Read more
In The Studio With David Cook
Last week we shared with you David Cook’s new single “Light On” from his still-untitled debut album which will be in stores and on digital download servers on Nov. 18th. Well, now he’s taking us into the studio to show us how this song came together, the recording process and the number of takes it took to get the song right. Read more
Listen To And Vote On David Cook’s First Song “Light On”
PopEater.com is sharing with us the first single “Light On” from American Idol champ David Cook. The song was produced by Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day & Kid Rock) and is scheduled for iTunes release next Tuesday. Meanwhile, David’s as-yet-untitled debut album will be released on Nov. 18th. To listen to ‘Light On’ click here. I don’t want to influence your thoughts so I hold off on mine for now. Read more
Simon Cowell To Have Final Vote On 8th Season Of American Idol
RollingStone.com is reporting that this year’s American Idol will have a slight twist. In past years when Paula, Randy & Simon voted on a singer going to Hollywood or not they never had to worry about a tie. Now with four judges at the desk and no Simon Fuller on hand to help out Simon Cowell has been given the deciding vote on who moves onto Hollywood. Read more
Help Jordin Sparks Wipe Out Malaria In Africa
Jordin Sparks is currently sitting inside the top 10 on mainstream radio charts with her current single “One Step At A Time”. All of her current success allows her opportunities to help others in need and that’s why she has teamed up with National Geographic Kids magazine and Malaria No More in the “Be a Star, Save a Life” campaign.: wiping out malaria, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes that takes the lives of about 3,000 kids each day, mostly in Africa. Read more
Will David Cook & David Archuleta Battle It Out Again?
A post American Idol battle of the Davids is shaping up to take place this Fall, with sources telling E! News that David Cook & David Archuleta, could be releasing their projects within weeks of each other in November. In my music opinion it will come down to a style preference so if you like rock infused vocals and music than David Cook’s your pick. If you’d like to join the groupies at the local mall then maybe Archie’s your pick. Read more
American Idol Adds Fourth Judge
Yahoo News is reporting that American Idol will be adding a fourth judge next year. Kara DioGuardi, is the newly-installed fourth judge on “American Idol,” is confident she’ll find her niche within the bickering, ratings-tested judges’ panel where the line between love and hate is blurred with every critique. You may not know Kara by name, but you know some of the artists she has worked with in the past. Read more
