Idol Sales News - Week Ending 08/31/08
Idol Related Sales Numbers after the jump (Billboard issue date 09/13/08)Digital Download Numbers 17 Jordin Sparks “One Step at a Time” 53,109 (-9%; lw 58,494) Total: 544,637 (16) **NOW GOLD** 22 David Archuleta “Crush” 48,122 (-46%; lw 89,472) Total: 303,841 (6) 95 Jennifer Hudson “Spotlight” 13,440 (43%; lw 9,417) Total: 91,712 (149) 140 Daughtry “What About Now” 8,800 (2%; lw 8,626) Total: 309,433 (161)Idol related Downloads 19 Leona Lewis “Better i

Idol Billboard Update for Issue 9/13/08
I’ve got your Idol Billboard update, right HERE!  The charity single xhttp://mjsbigblog.com/idol-billboard-update-91308/”Just Stand Up!” featuring Carrie Underwood debuts on the Hot 100 at #78.   It debuts on the Hot 100 Airplay at #72. David Archuleta’s “Crush” debuts on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart at #36. It falls on the Billboard Hot 100, from 15-31, but rises on the airplay charts.  It debuts on the Hot 100 Airplay at #75, Pop 100 Airplay, it climbs 36-25, H

Oklahoma City, OK AI Live! Show - Robin’s Photo and Video Recap - Part 2!
 Here are the rest of Robin’s photos from the Oklahoma City AI show.  You can see more photos, plus a ton of videosHERE.

Please Don’t Stop the Music - Providence, RI - VIDEO
OK, “Please Don’t Stop the Music” involved wigs, crazy dancing, stuffed rabbits and a very messy mavid toast. Much hilarity and hijinks ensued! Check it out for yourself after the jump… Related PostsAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Providence, RIOne More Show…Idol Appearances for the Week 1/13/08-1/19/08Worcester - David Cook - Michael Johns - Carly Smithson - Video 20 Responses to “Please Don't Stop the Music - Providence

David Archuleta Talks Tour, ‘Crush’ Video, Gustav
David Archuleta checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Monday (September 1) with the following message: Hey everyone. I'm here in Minnesota for our day off and am on my way to the airport...

David Archuleta “Crush” Music Video
“Crush,” the debut music video from American Idol ‘08 runner-up David Archuleta, premiered on YouTube over the weekend.

Minneapolis, MN AI Live! Show - Purple Rain’s Re-cap
The ballad of Purple Rain and The Kid…read the saga below! 12 hours of Idol - Purple Rain’s Concert Recap Okay, this review will seem as long as my 12 Hours of Idol from the concert on 8/31. On Sunday I earned The Coolest Person award (and a special place in heaven.) I volunteered to take a co-worker’s 11-year old daughter (referred to as The Kid) to the American Idol concert in Minneapolis, MN. She was going to be my Beard (my cover-up for going to the concert.) As a first time Idol watcher (a

Minneapolis, MN AI Live! Show - Wordnerdarchie’s Re-cap
Wordnerdarchie’s re-cap of the show comes by way of her son and daughter-in-law.  She also hung out by the buses before the show to meet the Idols… I reached the Target Center around 11:00 and went across the street to Block E. There were several groups of Archie fans wearing Archuleta t-shirts and caring a variety of fan paraphernalia. The mood was expectant and upbeat. Since I’m primarily a Cook (secondary Archie) fan I proceeded to the second floor of Block E to meet up with my Yahoo Coo

Grand Rapids, MI AI Live! Show - Kristen’s Recap
Kristen, creator of the Mavid compilation was able to give a copy of it to Michael Johns in person.  She and her partner in crime, Desi,  met the Idols at the buses beforehand, and at the Idol after party…  Read her self-described “long-ass” recap below.  Don’t miss the links to pictures and video… I apologize in advance that this recap is so long. I just didn’t want to leave anything out (more for my benefit than anything else). Afternoon Buses So buses before the sho

Oklahoma City, OK AI Live! Show - Robin’s Photo and Video Recap
Lucky us! Robin attended the Oklahoma City, OK show and was kind enough to send me a boatload of pictures and video! BONANZA! Please do check them out, after the jump, as they’re all very high quality. She also attended the Bossier City, LA show, and I’ve posted “Please Don’t Stop the Music” from that show. The photos are from the afternoon meet and greet by the buses. About the meet and greet she says: The paddle and the boa you see in some of the pics were both gifts from

Grand Rapids, MI AI Live! Show - Desi’s Recap
Desi continues her epic story begun in Detroit and Charlotte at the Grand Rapids, MI Idol show. Thanks to Chikezie, she gets backstage to meet some of her favorite Idols. And she makes the papers! She shares her re-cap, pictures and videos below… :] writing this made me late for class. i did not go. <3 desk AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. or, “you’re more than a name or a face in the crowd!” OR, AHHHHHHHHHHH. to really get this story, you need to know this. last night i sent chikez

David Cook - Providence, RI - VIDEOS
I got everything last night. His entire set. And it was a good one. He was very energized by the enthusiastic crowd, and I think you’ll see some things here that are new. Lots of stuff like the bunny someone gave him during “Don’t Want To Miss a Thing”. The clown wig and funny glasses right before “My Hero”–Cookie also thanked fans for donating to Stand Up to Cancer. The back bend in “Billie Jean”–at the end he jumped off the stage right in

David Archuleta - Crush - The Video has Leaked!
The video for “Crush” has leaked! It’s cute!Check it out after the JUMP…

David Archuleta "Crush" Music Video
“Crush,” the debut music video from American Idol ‘08 runner-up David Archuleta, premiered on YouTube over the weekend.

American Idols Live! 2008 - Grand Rapids, MI
Tonight, the Idol show makes its way to Grand Rapids, MI. Drop by and tell us about the show if you were there tonight, or send your re-cap (and any pictures and links to videos you have) to my email address at mjsbigblog at gmail.com…I’ll post your story on the blog. Watch this space for updates Related PostsIdol Appearances for the Week of 9/1/08-9/7/08Carly Smithson to Sign a Record Contract?Kellie Pickler Performs on the Grand Ole’ OpryAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Manchester, NH

Watch David Archuleta’s Video for "Crush"
The video for David Archuleta’s first single “Crush” has leaked and I like it.  I know some people don’t like this track but I think it’s pretty good for a debut song from an Idol contestant.  The video is not a surprise either - it’s super G-rated and cute.  Does he ever even touch a girl once in the video at all?  LOL.  I’m not saying he should but I just thought it was so funny that the song is about a crush that is potentially serious bu

American Idols Live! 2008 - Providence, RI
I’ll be there tonight!  But in the meantime, talk amongst yourselves.  If you’re there too,  I’d love to hear from you.  Either post your thoughts in comments, or send me your recap, pictures, videos at mjsbigblog at gmail.com Related PostsOne More Show…Idol Appearances for the Week of 9/1/08-9/7/08American Idols Live! 2008 - Manchester, NHAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Minneapolis, MN 1 Response to “American Idols Live! 2008 - Providence,

New David Archuleta Song - "Crush"
David Archuleta premiered his first single on NYC’s Elvis Duran & the Z100 Morning Show on Friday. David’s debut album is due in November. Listen to "Crush" here!

American Idols Live! 2008 - Green Bay, WI
Tonight, the Idols perform in Green Bay, WI. Somewhere, somehow, Packers sports merchandise will come into play, no doubt. Drop by and tell us about the show if you were there tonight, or send your re-cap (and any pictures and links to videos you have) to my email address at mjsbigblog at gmail.com…I’ll post your story on the blog. Related PostsAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Manchester, NHAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Minneapolis, MNAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Houston, TXAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Balti

American Idols Live! 2008 - Bridgeport, CT
It’s Bridgeport CT!  Syesha Mercado’s hometown. Sort of. Do drop by and tell us about the show if you were there tonight, or send your re-cap (and any pictures and links to videos you have) to my email address at mjsbigblog at gmail.com…I’ll post your story on the blog. The show is heading back my way…heh…heh…heh… Watch this space for updates! Related PostsFinal Two Chat ThreadBridgeport CT Idols ShowIdol Appearances for the Week of 9/1/08-9/7/08American Idols Live

It’s David vs. David, again
David Cook may have gotten more votes than David Archuleta to take the American Idol crown. But it’s the younger David who is getting the numbers where it really matters — on the charts. Crush, the first single from Archuleta’s upcoming CD debuted No. 2 on the Hot 100 singles chart, one spot higher than Cook’s No. 3 opening with The Time of My Life. Crush also made its way to the No. 1 position on iTunes (it’s now at No. 6) for top downloads on the day it was released. We haven&#

American Idols Live! 2008 - Cleveland, OH
We’re back in the Eastern time zone. Oops.  Sorry I got the post up late!  It’s Cleveland OH!  Do drop by and tell us about the show if you were there tonight, or send your re-cap (and any pictures and links to videos you have) to my email address at mjsbigblog at gmail.com…I’ll post your story on the blog. Watch this space for updates Related PostsNotes from the RoadCleveland and Toronto Recap PreviewAmerican Idols Live! 2008 - Manchester, NHIdol Appearances for the Week of 9/1/08-9/

Welcome to Worcester ...
Heeeey everybody. I'm here in Worcester, Massachusetts. We're still having fun on tour, and Kristy and I went to a 24 hour diner last night haha. It was pretty cool. Today when we went outside to sign there were a bunch of irish dancer kids. I know that's random haha but anyway, it was a very very giving crowd! I don't think there's been a crowd that asked for so many hugs before. I don't think I've ever gotten so many gift bags before either. It was pretty cool considering people usually say Massac

David vs. David - Round Number Two!
What do you say, who will be the next best David?! Read more here!

Simon says: "Idol will be more interesting and controversial than last year."
Simon says: "Idol will be more interesting and controversial than last year." The news article covers a few topics about American Idol: a new judge (addition, not subtraction, guys), previous idol people going to the BIG SCREEN and BROADWAY, how David Archuleta bested David Cook (snore), and something about Sanjaya. But the thing that caught my eye is what Simon said (you may have to scroll down if you check the article, it's the last one there) because this last season had so much controversy