It’s official. Kara DioGuardi is no longer part of the “American Idol” franchise. Fox finally issued a statement confirming what many have been expecting—that the songwriter will not return as a judge next season.
The alternative rockers ended their 2008 tour, after playing 354 shows in support of their 2008 self-titled debut, at Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles. The Comet was lucky enough to be there to witness the seminal show which featured the Calder Quartet, and paid tribute to their East L.A. origins with a local girls choir, high school marching band and mariachis. The event was filmed for a DVD which premiered last night. Check out the film’s trailer:
Music exec Jonathan McHugh had a front row seat to the World’s Most Famous Arena hosting the World’s Most Famous Kid for a sold-out musical garden party. With a 3D feature film in the works, Bieber-mania is just beginning.
Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band are set to perform during the 37th Ghent International Film Festival in Belgium. The Oscar-winner’s self-titled debut album will be released in September via PIAS Recordings.
Miranda Lambert leads the CMA award nominations with five nods, followed by The Comet favorite Lady Antebellum! The band picked up four nominations, including vocal group of the year, while Zac Brown Band earned three nominations.
Michael Bolton and Brandy will be getting down on the dance floor on next season’s “Dancing with the Stars.” ABC revealed the official lineup today, which also includes “The Hoff,” Jennifer Grey, Florence Henderson, Bristol Palin, and “The Situation.” Sounds like a party.
Hip-hoper Twista will release a new album and a new documentary chronicling his rise to fame this October. The film is directed by Vlad Yudin, who also did the 2009 documentary, “Big Pun: The Legacy.”
“Glee” won two awards at the 62nd annual Emmys tonight. Fox’s hit TV show led the nominations with 19, but only director Ryan Murphy and actress Jane Lynch walked away with the trophies.
Music supervisor and The Comet blogger Joel C. High blogs about the New Orleans-based HBO series, “Treme,” which he is working on. In honor of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, “Treme” gives back with a night of music. The city celebrates New Orleans style! With a big party!
Alabama native Antoine Dobson gets his fifteen minutes of fame thanks to the Gregory Brothers’ viral video/song remix of him talking about the attempted rape of his sister. “Hide your kids. Hide your wife.” Now, Paramore’s Halley Williams and friends have turned a racist parody into an anti-rape anthem.
Jace Everett has worked a lot of odd jobs — fry cook, dump truck operator and his least-favorite, truck washer. Fortunately, with the hit theme song for HBO’s “True Blood,” the musician can leave his ditch digging days behind him. Check out this exclusive video Q&A with the singer/songwriter.
Billy Joel has given the okay for “Glee” to use his songs for an entire episode. The Piano Man is the latest big name to lend his hits to the show. But no, sadly, he won’t make a cameo.
Indie iconic film director Jim Jarmusch is planning a documentary on seminal punk band the Stooges. Plus he’s set to curate All Tomorrow’s Parties in New York this Sept. Of course Iggy Pop will be performing.
Music exec Jonathan McHugh blogs about the premiere of “Going the Distance” – a film he claims is not just a chick flick, but a guy flick too. Plus, it features awesome music – a new song by Airborne Toxic Event, vintage Cure, and an on-screen performance by the Boxer Rebellion.
Fantasia Barrino appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning and opened up about her recent suicide attempt. The “American Idol” alum says she was just “overloaded” and blames personal trust and financial issues for the incident. New album “Back to Me” is out today and “Behind the Music: Fantasia” airs tonight on VH1.
Dolly Parton is hitting the big screen once again. This time, the country legend will star alongside Queen Latifah in “Joyful Noise,” about two women who try and save a Gospel choir from being shut down. The movie will also feature new music from Parton. We loved you in “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous,” Dolly! xo
Bret Michaels is back on TV! The rock star will co-host the Miss Universe pageant tonight, along with television correspondent Natalie Morales, airing live from Las Vegas on NBC. John Legend and the Roots and Australian singer/guitarist Orianthi are scheduled to perform.
Eminem, who has been burning up the charts with latest album “Recovery” and leads the VMA nominations, is set to take the stage at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The event, also featuring performances by hip-hop heavyweights Kanye West, Drake and B.o.B., will be broadcast live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater Sept. 12.
Tommy Lee says Steven Tyler as a judge on “American Idol” will make the show exciting again. Sources say Tyler will really be rocking his way into the judge’s table and shakin’ things up.
By now, we’ve all read the reports “confirming” Steven Tyler as the next “American Idol” judge. Even Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton says the rumors are true. “The ink is dry on that,” Hamilton says. We’ll see how dry it is when Fox makes its official announcement next month.
