Bits & Pieces: February 8, 2010

Herb Longs / Monday, 08 February 2010 08:27

Kimberly Locke has announced some single news. In a newsletter to her fans, she wrote, " I know you all have been waiting patiently....some impatiently.....but it's almost time.....I have a new single coming out titled "Strobe Light". I collaborated with the talented and loving Randy Jackson." The new single will be available for download starting on March 16th.

EW: While visiting New York City for a recording session in late January, Mr. [David] Cook took on one more task, stopping by the Idolatry studios and spilling a little scoop on his work-in-progress: We got some details on his dream collaborators (Max Martin), heard about some “lofty ideas” (like going the Imogen Heap route), and were treated to four separate titles of songs he hopes will make the final album cut (!!!). Watch the videos here!
--> Possible titles revealed: "You And I," "Tonight Is On Our Side," "With Me Empty" and "Boomerang"

Danny Gokey's hometown radio station in Milwaukee 106.1FM announced this morning that he's coming back to his hometown for an album release concert on Saturday, March 6. The concert will be held at Turner Hall Ballroom, starting at 7:00pm. Fans who buy a ticket will also get a copy of Gokey's debut album, My Best Days.

Zap2It: Could "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert be headed for the Academy Awards? Ryan Seacrest tweeted, "Talked to @annakendrick47..shes been buds w/ @adamlambert since 18. She might take him to oscars.." Turns out Anna Kendrick told Seacrest on his radio show that she and Lambert "saw each other at party about a year ago and he told me, 'You can't tell anybody but I tried out for American Idol and I got through Hollywood Week.' I was like, 'Okay! You can't tell anybody but I just booked this movie with George Clooney!' We didn't see each other again for a year and finally we saw each other at the Critics' Choice Awards and the SAG Awards. We were like, you know, it's been quite a year for both of us." Read more.

The Wrap: Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners on Monday that he is considering leaving Sirius – and radio altogether -- to become a judge on “American Idol.” Stern confirmed a report that Fox is interested in hiring the Sirius shock jock to replace Simon Cowell on the reality show. “There’s not a better job on the planet than judging that f---ing karaoke contest,” Stern said. “It might be possible, we’ll see,” he said, adding: “They’d have to pay me a ton of dough because I already make a ton of dough.” Stern’s five-year, $500 million contract with Sirius expires at the end of the year. Read more.

JustJared: Adam Lambert is set to attend next Tuesday’s MUCH-ANTICIPATED runway presentation from The Blonds during NY Fashion Week, sources confirm exclusively to JustJared.com. Read more.

The Broadway musical HAIR is getting a little bit of a makeover and is heading London. Among these rumored changes are the possible addition of Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo to the cast. No official announcements have been made, but should be expected soon as in a few weeks the cast members will begin rehearsals. Read more.

Arizona Daily Star: Former Arizona Wildcat turned Hollywood music producer, Harvey Mason is taking on remaking the classic "One Shining Moment". And who has signed on to do leading vocals for the project? None other than Jennifer Hudson! As far as the changes being made to the song Mason said, "The song is a standard, a classic. You don't want to tamper too much." One change he will making, though, is adding a 50 person backing choir that will "sound amazing". Read more.

App Shopper: Taylor Hicks has released his Official "Soul Patrol" app for iPhone and iPod touch. A note from Taylor about the app: "The past four years have been a blessing and full of experiences that I will never forget. From Idol to Broadway and beyond, it’s been an exciting ride. The best part of it all is sharing the experiences with you. With this app, you can keep up with me from anywhere. Videos, music, photos, personal messages from myself – it’s all right here. You can also submit your own posts and interact with other fans. It’s easy to navigate, fun to use, and a great way for us to stay connected - and best part, it’s free! Talk soon – Soul Patrol!" You can purchase the "Soul Patrol" app for .99 cents. Read more.

Carrie Underwood is set to appear on an upcoming episode of "Sesame Street" as a character called “Carrie Underworm.” She even recorded a song, “The Worm Anthem,” just for the PBS show, which will first air on February 11th.

Carrie Underworm
by MarshalGrover

"Idol" judge Randy Jackson was on Good Day LA this morning to talk about Hollywood Week. Ellen DeGeneres is set to make her debut this Tuesday at 8pm ET on FOX.