More news on some of the idols...

-Carrie's debut album is due out November 15th and the 1st single off the album is entitled "Before He Cheats", due out Oct. 11th.
-Bo's debut album has been delayed due to his hopsitlation last month so it might be released later then in November, when it was originally planned to be released
-Anwar, who got 7th place on AI4, is currently working on his debut album, release date said to be possibly early 2006
- LaToya London's debut album, "Love and Life", will be released on Sept. 20th.
-Jasmine Trias, who placed 3rd on American Idol 3, has released a debut album and one exclusive single
-John Steves released his debut album entitled "Red" this past summer
-AI3 winner Fantasia Barrino will be feautured on a tribute CD to Luther Vanross. The album will be released Sept. 20th
-George Huff's debut album, "Miracles", will be released on October 11th
-Bo will be feautured on a Santana album due to hit stores Halloween 2005.
-Jon Peter Lewis's debut album is said to be released sometime this fall
-Camile Velasco has recently been signed with Motown Records and is working on her debut album, release date TBA.
-Past contestants such as Amy Adams, Kimberley Caldwell, Jennifer Hudson, and Rickey Smith are currently working on debut albums
-Diana DeGarmo is being featurued in a musical "West Side Story"
-Jasmine Trias will star in a movie called "All-Girl Band", starring Hilary and Haylie Duff.
-Constantine Maroluis made a TV pilot and could be getting his own TV show\

Stay tuned for more updates :D

My thoughts. :D

-Can't wait for Carrie's album. :D
-Aw, poor Bo. :( I'm still looking forward to his album, I know it's gonna be great. :)
-Yay for Anwar!
-Yay for Toya! Her single is also out in stores now. I forgot what the song was called though. :p
-Yeah she has. :) Jasmine also recently released her album in the Philippines, which features new tracks, including some in Tagalog (Which is a Filipino dialect, for those of you who don't know).
-Good for John Stevens.
-Aw, Luther Vandross. :( What an awesome project Fantasia will be working on.
-Yay for George.
-Bo and Santana...what an awesome, awesome collaboration. :)
-Good for JPL.
-Yay for Camile. I think she was in San Francisco over the summer to promote the album.
-Why so long you guys? :p
-Yay for Diana.
-Questionable choices for co-stars :lol:, but good job Jasmine!
-AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! I hope Connie gets a TV show, then I could see more of him every week! :biglove:

Sounds like the Idols are doing a good job getting by on their own. I'm proud of all of them. :D BTW, didn't we have another thread like this already?

My thoughts. :D

-Can't wait for Carrie's album. :D
-Aw, poor Bo. :( I'm still looking forward to his album, I know it's gonna be great. :)
-Yay for Anwar!
-Yay for Toya! Her single is also out in stores now. I forgot what the song was called though. :p
-Yeah she has. :) Jasmine also recently released her album in the Philippines, which features new tracks, including some in Tagalog (Which is a Filipino dialect, for those of you who don't know).
-Good for John Stevens.
-Aw, Luther Vandross. :( What an awesome project Fantasia will be working on.
-Yay for George.
-Bo and Santana...what an awesome, awesome collaboration. :)
-Good for JPL.
-Yay for Camile. I think she was in San Francisco over the summer to promote the album.
-Why so long you guys? :p
-Yay for Diana.
-Questionable choices for co-stars :lol:, but good job Jasmine!
-AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!! I hope Connie gets a TV show, then I could see more of him every week! :biglove:

Sounds like the Idols are doing a good job getting by on their own. I'm proud of all of them. :D BTW, didn't we have another thread like this already?Yeah but I couldnt find it so I made a new one :p

Also I might add that Diana DeGarmo is coming to my hometown with Tyler Hilton for a charity concert :woohoo: I got 8th row. It's on... October.. something. I forgot o_O. Oops.

Also I might add that Diana DeGarmo is coming to my hometown with Tyler Hilton for a charity concert :woohoo: I got 8th row. It's on... October.. something. I forgot o_O. Oops.
LUCKY :p I wanna see Diana live :crying:

Camile recently said that her album should be coming out in early 2006. She said she has enough material for half an album so far. And she's worked with Pras from the Fugees and one of the members of the Black Eyed Peas. So, it's something to look forward to if you're a Camile fan.

She was also signed on to do a production of Footloose but backed out so she could focus on her album.

Also I might add that Diana DeGarmo is coming to my hometown with Tyler Hilton for a charity concert :woohoo: I got 8th row. It's on... October.. something. I forgot o_O. Oops.

October 2.

Next Sunday. Wow. I'm not even prepared yet. I'll try to get a lot of video for you all though :D

Camile recently said that her album should be coming out in early 2006. She said she has enough material for half an album so far. And she's worked with Pras from the Fugees and one of the members of the Black Eyed Peas. So, it's something to look forward to if you're a Camile fan.

She was also signed on to do a production of Footloose but backed out so she could focus on her album.

Awesome :)

October 2.

Next Sunday. Wow. I'm not even prepared yet. I'll try to get a lot of video for you all though :D

Can you get pictures too? :D

Bo's wife had the baby. :D

Bo's wife had the baby. :D
Bo Bice & Wife Welcome Baby Boy
Monday Sep 26, 2005 2:00pm EST

American Idol runner-up Bo Bice and his wife, Caroline Fisher, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.

Aiden Bice was born Saturday. No other details were immediately available.

The couple, who have been together two years, got married in their home state of Alabama on June 15.

Can you get pictures too? :D

indeed :)

Bo's wife had the baby. :D

aw congrats to bo and his wife!!

Bo's wife had the baby. :D

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!11111 :woohoo: :dance: Congrats to my bitch and his wife. :D

indeed :)

Thanks. :)

Bo Bice & Wife Welcome Baby Boy
Monday Sep 26, 2005 2:00pm EST

American Idol runner-up Bo Bice and his wife, Caroline Fisher, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.

Aiden Bice was born Saturday. No other details were immediately available.

The couple, who have been together two years, got married in their home state of Alabama on June 15.



Here's another article :D :

Bo Bice Rocks Fatherhood (http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/24273677)

-Constantine Maroluis made a TV pilot and could be getting his own TV show\

I forgot where I heard it from, but the sitcom pilot he made was produced by Kelsey Grammar and will be premiering on ABC. :D

I forgot where I heard it from, but the sitcom pilot he made was produced by Kelsey Grammar and will be premiering on ABC. :D
One more day till I see Diana DeGarmo :woohoo: :D!

One more day till I see Diana DeGarmo :woohoo: :D!
Aaaaaahhhh have fun! :woohoo:

Aaaaaahhhh have fun! :woohoo:

On my ticket it said "no cameras", but psh, i'm bringing one anyway.
:lol:

Yay. :D

Ex-'Idol' Maroulis Signs ABC Sitcom Deal (http://tv.yahoo.com/news/va/20051003/112836193700.html)

^Awesome news for the Constantine fans!

^Awesome news for the Constantine fans!
You know it b! :woohoo:

^Awesome news for the Constantine fans!
Here's some more awesome news! Constantine has two FABULOUS gigs lined up for Christmas time in New Jersey. He's playing, get this, the House of Blues in Atlantic City (and also a lesser known venue called the Starland Ballroom (the old Hunka Bunka for you oldskoolers)). Ticket/show details:

Constantine Maroulis Ticketmaster site: (both shows tix can be bought here)

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/997791

Venue Details:

Starland Ballroom, Sayreville NJ
www.starlandballroom.com
732-238-5500
December 21, 2005
7:30pm

House Of Blues-Atlantic City NJ
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/atlanticcity/
609-236-BLUE
December 22, 2005

Here's some more awesome news! Constantine has two FABULOUS gigs lined up for Christmas time in New Jersey. He's playing, get this, the House of Blues in Atlantic City (and also a lesser known venue called the Starland Ballroom (the old Hunka Bunka for you oldskoolers)). Ticket/show details:

Constantine Maroulis Ticketmaster site: (both shows tix can be bought here)

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/997791

Venue Details:

Starland Ballroom, Sayreville NJ
www.starlandballroom.com
732-238-5500
December 21, 2005
7:30pm

House Of Blues-Atlantic City NJ
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/atlanticcity/
609-236-BLUE
December 22, 2005
Awww...I wish he would play some shows in Cali. :(

Here's some more awesome news! Constantine has two FABULOUS gigs lined up for Christmas time in New Jersey. He's playing, get this, the House of Blues in Atlantic City (and also a lesser known venue called the Starland Ballroom (the old Hunka Bunka for you oldskoolers)). Ticket/show details:

Constantine Maroulis Ticketmaster site: (both shows tix can be bought here)

http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/997791

Venue Details:

Starland Ballroom, Sayreville NJ
www.starlandballroom.com
732-238-5500
December 21, 2005
7:30pm

House Of Blues-Atlantic City NJ
http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/atlanticcity/
609-236-BLUE
December 22, 2005Thats awesome for Constantine :woohoo:

NEW UPDATES

-Carrie's CD "Some Hearts" has gone gold and has sold over 500,000 copies in 2 weeks! Third week sales should be in Wedensday.
-Bo's CD "The Real Thing" comes out in a little over a week. Complete tracklisting, cover art, band, and writers can be found in the Bo CD sticky.
-Vonzell will be doing a Christmas special called "Dear Santa", I think its with other people, too, but im not sure. Clay will also be on the special.
-Kelly plans to start recording her 3rd album this summer. Ugh, that means it might not be released until early 2007.
-Diana has started working on her second album and has held any other appearnces so she can work full time on her new album. No release date is planned yet.
-Mario's debut album is due out next month. No offical release date has been scehduled yet.
-Kelly and Bo are both nominated for a "VH1: Big in 05" award. Bo for best reality star and Kelly for best female pop artist, I think.
-As most people know by now, Constantine is making a show about his family life.
-Jessica, Bo, Nikko, Amanda Avila, Anthony, and Vonzell will all be at the "Big in 05" awards. They will be performing a song called "We Are Reality" with some Apprentice, America's Top Model, Biggest Loser, Survivor...ect...
-Anwar has two albums due out next month.
-Amy's CD is due out in about a year.
-Jennifer will star in an upcoming movie "Dreamgirls" as a girl named Effie.
-Jon Peter Lewis's CD is due out early next year. He does have a Christmas CD out, I think, or at least some Christmas songs.
-Camile has recorderd seven songs for an album but there is still not word yet on if an album will be released. She does, however, have a single.

NEW UPDATES

-Carrie's CD "Some Hearts" has gone gold and has sold over 500,000 copies in 2 weeks! Third week sales should be in Wedensday.
-Bo's CD "The Real Thing" comes out in a little over a week. Complete tracklisting, cover art, band, and writers can be found in the Bo CD sticky.
-Vonzell will be doing a Christmas special called "Dear Santa", I think its with other people, too, but im not sure.
-Kelly plans to start recording her 3rd album this summer. Ugh, that means it might not be released until early 2007.
-Diana has started working on her second album and has held any other appearnces so she can work full time on her new album. No release date is planned yet.
-Mario's debut album is due out next month. No offical release date has been scehduled yet.
-Kelly and Bo are both nominated for a "VH1: Big in 05" award. Bo for best reality star and Kelly for best female pop artist, I think.
-As most people know by now, Constantine is making a show about his family life.
-Jessica, Bo, Nikko, Amanda Avila, Anthony, and Vonzell will all be at the "Big in 05" awards. They will be performing a song called "We Are Reality" with some Apprentice, America's Top Model, Biggest Loser, Survivor...ect...
-Anwar has two albums due out next month.
-Amy's CD is due out in about a year.
-Jennifer will star in an upcoming movie "Dreamgirls" as a girl named Effie.
-Jon Peter Lewis's CD is due out early next year. He does have a Christmas CD out, I think, or at least some Christmas songs.
-Camile has recorderd seven songs for an album but there is still not word yet on if an album will be released. She does, however, have a single.
Clay Aiken will also be on Dear Santa. Speaking of Clay, hes currenty on his second annual Joyful Noise Tour. His 2nd CD is set to release in the first half of the year. Ugh.

OMG MARIOS CD IS OUT NEXT MONTH?! WTF!!! I MUST GET MORE INFO ON THIS. MAAAAAAAARIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOO :(

^^I think so :lol: That's what it said on IDF and I think there was an article that said it a couple of months ago.

Anyone else see Vonzell, Anthony, Nikko, Jess, and Amanda on the Big in 05 awards?

NEW UPDATES

-Carrie's CD "Some Hearts" has gone gold and has sold over 500,000 copies in 2 weeks! Third week sales should be in Wedensday.
-Bo's CD "The Real Thing" comes out in a little over a week. Complete tracklisting, cover art, band, and writers can be found in the Bo CD sticky.
-Vonzell will be doing a Christmas special called "Dear Santa", I think its with other people, too, but im not sure. Clay will also be on the special.
-Kelly plans to start recording her 3rd album this summer. Ugh, that means it might not be released until early 2007.
-Diana has started working on her second album and has held any other appearnces so she can work full time on her new album. No release date is planned yet.
-Mario's debut album is due out next month. No offical release date has been scehduled yet.
-Kelly and Bo are both nominated for a "VH1: Big in 05" award. Bo for best reality star and Kelly for best female pop artist, I think.
-As most people know by now, Constantine is making a show about his family life.
-Jessica, Bo, Nikko, Amanda Avila, Anthony, and Vonzell will all be at the "Big in 05" awards. They will be performing a song called "We Are Reality" with some Apprentice, America's Top Model, Biggest Loser, Survivor...ect...
-Anwar has two albums due out next month.
-Amy's CD is due out in about a year.
-Jennifer will star in an upcoming movie "Dreamgirls" as a girl named Effie.
-Jon Peter Lewis's CD is due out early next year. He does have a Christmas CD out, I think, or at least some Christmas songs.
-Camile has recorderd seven songs for an album but there is still not word yet on if an album will be released. She does, however, have a single.

Thanks for the updates. :)

Diana fans: Check out this Diana interview!

Q: I would like you to ask Diana if she would consider doing a duet either
on her new CD or on the CD of another artist. I would like to know if there
are any male singers she'd most like to duet with. (Posted by: Melissa | Oct
28, 2005 12:05:31 AM)

A: I'd love to do a duet with another artist. There are so many great guys
out there that it would be hard to select just one. But some up there at the
top would be: Justin Timberlake, Ricky Martin, Chris Brown, Tyler Hilton,
Gavin DeGraw, or even Ludacris!

Q: Wow! I am so glad you are doing this! I love Diana and can't wait to see
her in West Side Story. I want to ask her if she plans to tour in 2006 or focus
more on acting roles/roles in musicals. I really am looking forward to her second CD and
want to see her in concert. (posted by: Jo | Oct 28, 2005 12:11:16 AM)

A: I'd like to focus more of my attention on my album; but if a great
opportunity in the acting field were to come along, I would definitely like to do that, too.
I want to do it all!

Q: How do you feel about your fans having crushes on you and thinking you're
hot? (Posted by: Darren | Oct 28, 2005 12:31:20 AM)

A: I LOVE it! What girl wouldn't?

Q: I'd like to know why Diana is shifting away from pop-rock and if she's
aware that many of her fans prefer the rock-oriented material on her debut
album (especially "Till You Want Me"). (Posted by: Graham | Oct 28, 2005
12:50:30 AM)

A: As you grow and mature, you find songs that you believe fit you better.
I'm hoping that my fans will love my new album just as much as they loved
the first and will grow with me.


Q: A question for Diana: How do you feel about a portion of your fanbase
perpetually viewing you as the young girl who competed on Idol? (Posted by:
Daria | Oct 28, 2005 1:39:02 AM)

A: I don't have any problem with that since it was a great opportunity, but I
hope that they see me for who I am now and as I grow and mature.


Q: Of the top 12 from your season, who do you consider close friends that
support you even now, a year and a half after the season ended? (Posted by:
Nicole | Oct 28, 2005 9:38:48 AM)

A: Since everyone's so busy with their individual careers, that's difficult to say.
I am more in contact with Matt Rogers, Amy Adams, Leah LaBelle, George
Huff, and John Stevens. In fact, I sang at Matt's wedding and did a show
with Camille, LaToya, George, John, and even Justin from Season 1!

Q: Thanks for doing this, Karen!!!!
I want to ask Diana a question about Fantasia:
Fantasia has been very open about her personal struggles, open to the point
of being criticized for using it for sympathy. In contrast, you have rarely
talked about any of your struggles or problems. Is that a conscious choice
to remain private or do you feel it isn't the right time to talk about
personal stuff? (Posted by: Tammy | Oct 28, 2005 9:42:40 AM)

A: I guess you could say it was a conscious choice. I have found that the
best thing to do in life is to look forward to the future and not dwell on the past.
We all have problems. We can use them as an excuse or a stepping stone,
but how we handle them is what sets us apart as human beings.
Life is a giant school, and what we do with those lessons is up to us.


Q: Thanks for giving us this opportunity, Karen. I can't wait to read the
article. My question is: You've said that you're in the process of recording a second album
and that you've been involved also in the writing process. How many songs have you
written on and could you give us names of who you've been working with? I'm
very excited for the next album! (Posted by: Aiyesha | Oct 28, 2005 10:17:32 AM)

A: All I can say at this point is that they're really great producers!


Q: My question is similar to Aiyesha's. I'd like to know what kinds of songs
she's written for the album and if she had co-writers. Did she write songs
that are personal to her, about her, etc, or did she just write "general"
songs rather than personal, real stuff. (Posted by: Justine | Oct 28, 2005
10:38:40 AM)

A: The album is a work in progress, especially since I'm here doing
West Side Story. But there were will be both on the album.

Q: Hi Karen, Thanks for doing this interview and accepting questions from the fans. My
question is West Side Story related, in a sense. Thanks for considering it
for the interview.

In West Side Story, you're going to have to kiss your love interest, Tony, a
few times during the course of the show. Was that a little bit of a
challenge for you in rehearsals seeing as how this is a new thing for you
and since you don't really know this person?. Also, is your boyfriend (if
you have one) jealous of the fact that you're going to have to kiss a very
good looking guy (Aaron Ramey), multiple times everyday for two weeks?
(emailed from Christine 10/28/2005 10:49 AM)

A: At first I thought it might be a challenge for me, but it's worked out
great. As far as jealousy, it's just acting, and that's always going to
be a part of the business. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do
it! (smiling)


Q: If you were going to get a second car to go with your mustang,
what would you want to get? (Posted by: M. Cassells | Oct 28, 2005
2:59:16 PM)

A: Oh, that's a tough one! Probably the F150 4 X 4 dual cab!


Q: What are your acting ambitions beyond "West Side Story?" More
musicals, a TV show, or movies? If you did a TV show or movie, would
you play the antagonist (bad girl) or do you feel like you have an image you
want to protect for your fans? (Posted by: Greg | Oct 28, 2005 3:47:14 PM)

A: I'd really love to do it all! I don't know that I'm ready to play the mean girl
just yet, but you never know. It might be really fun to try.


Q: I read you're planning to have a second album recorded. Which style you're
going mainly to veer there? Independently of having one or another song with
soul, rock or pop tendencies, how would you classify as a whole your
artistic inclination? (Posted by: A. Hoxha | Oct 28, 2005 5:33:23 PM)

A: I like to call it "rop," a lot of pop with a little R & B and some funk and dance.

Posted by: Paula T. | Oct 28, 2005 6:07:01 PM

Q: Who would you like to tour with? Do you see yourself touring with a friend
(or friends) you already have in the industry? (Posted by: Paula T. | Oct 28,
2005 6:07:01 PM)

A: Ohhhhhh, I don't know. I would like to tour with someone who is just
as fun as I am on the stage. There are so many great people out there,
so who that might be we will just have to wait and see. I'm open to suggestions!


Q: Do you know what 'The Delly' is? (Posted by: Heather | Oct 28, 2005 9:30:33 PM)

A: I have no idea.


Q: What do you consider more important: critical praise and acceptance or
audience acceptance/commercial success? Have you found being a former
American Idol contestant a hardship when it comes to winning over those in
the industry? By the way, Diana, you are awesome and I think you are the
most talented, promising future superstar in the music and entertainment
industry. (Posted by: Carrie | Oct 28, 2005 11:06:38 PM)

A: I consider audience acceptance more important than critical acceptance.
I perform for everyone in the audience, but I'm always happy when I get good reviews!
As far as American Idol, yes, you have to prove yourself twice as much.
I thank you so much for the positive feedback and kind words! Keep looking out for me.
I'll be there!



Q: Would you ever date another celebrity or would you want to stay away from
other people in the industry? I personally think you should find a way to
introduce yourself to Jason Cook from Days of Our Lives. You two would be
cute together. : ) P(osted by: T.H. | Oct 28, 2005 11:20:06 PM)

A: Oh, really? Jason? Maybe I need to go find this Jason. If you have any connections,
send him to me. I wouldn't mind dating a celebrity. They're in the same industry,
so it makes it easy. However, people in the entertainment industry are a very "quirky" bunch!



Q: What are your feelings on musicians who trash American Idol alumni as a
group? Generally speaking, do you feel it's okay for one artist to publicly
pass judgment on the talents of another, regardless of how they got their
start? (Posted by: Liza | Oct 29, 2005 12:14:57 AM)

A: No, I don't think it's right for them to pass judgment on anybody.
How could they if they don't even know the person? I have worked
very hard to get to where I am.


Q: What is your favorite TV show? (Posted by: Olivia | Oct 29, 2005 2:01:35 PM)

A: America's Funniest Videos and Prison Break. Gotta love them!


Q: Are there any songs you haven't done covers of in concert that you'd like to
perform? Do you believe during your next tour your original material is
going to take a priority over the covers you've traditionally performed? I
think the original stuff should, but I'd love for you to continue performing
"Chain of Fools." (Posted by: JY | Oct 30, 2005 10:06:03 AM)

A: Georgia, by Ray Charles. I would like to do that. I'll always have a
mixture of old and new. The crowd loves it, too. That way there's something
for everybody.


Q: Which messages boards do you read, if any? (Posted by: Connor | Oct 30,
2005 10:08:12 AM)

A: I don't have time to read any message boards.


Q: Now that you are 18, are you excited about moving into the adult phase of
your career? Do you think being an adult singer makes things easier or
harder? (Posted by: Linda | Oct 30, 2005 5:52:35 PM)

A: Adult phase. Definitely makes life easier, and you get a lot more respect!


Q: Are there any movies coming out that you look forward to seeing at the
movie theater? (Posted by: Gareth | Oct 30, 2005 11:35:47 PM)

A: I can't think of one specific one, but I love to go to the movies. I'm an
avid movie fan.


Q: Question for Diana: Hey girl, first of all I love you. Second, on your 2nd
album, will all of your songs be YOUR original pieces, or will you be singing
other singer's songs like, "Don't Cry Out Loud"? (Posted by: Anonymous
| Nov 1, 2005 9:52:00 AM)

A: All of them will be my original songs, except perhaps one cover song.


Q: Do you ever read fan fiction about yourself? What do you think about virtual
strangers writing stories about you? (Posted by: Nadia | Nov 1, 2005 3:44:46 PM)

A: I wish I knew what "fan fiction" was. I don't take it to heart and let it bother me.
It is what it is.

Holy ****, someone did NOT just ask her if she knew what the Delly was.

^Yeah they did :lol: Who is he/she?

I think Diana misunderstood the question about fan fiction :p

Anyway I heard on IDF that Anthony's brother has been diagnosed with cancer! :( Everyone pray for him and his family.

^Yeah they did :lol: Who is he/she?

I think Diana misunderstood the question about fan fiction :p

Anyway I heard on IDF that Anthony's brother has been diagnosed with cancer! :( Everyone pray for him and his family.
The Delly is when people slash ((in other words, write girl/girl or guy/guy stories ... like with gay couples)) Diana and Kelly Clarkson. It's like an unwritten law of slash to never tell the person that is being slashed that they're being slashed. Dear God.

Anyway I heard on IDF that Anthony's brother has been diagnosed with cancer! :( Everyone pray for him and his family.

Aw...poor guy! This must be very difficult for Anthony and his family. :( I'll keep them all in my thoughts.

Ya'll remember Jaclyn Crum?

Baby mama!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=19082781 I have her friended :lol: