Idol Headlines for 10/9/08

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Ozzy Osbourne: Writers Guild Issues Warning About Osbourne ShowThe Writers Guild of America has instructed its members not to work on a new television variety show featuring Ozzy Osbourne and his family that is being prepared by the producers of “American Idol” for the Fox television network.The presidents of the east and west branches of the Writers Guild told its members in a letter that Fremantle Media North America, which is producing the Osbourne show, had asked the Guild to accept a contract that would treat the program as “half-scripted.” Such a contract would pay reduced fees to Guild-represented writers of skits, interview material and scene outlines, said the letter, written by Patric M. Verrone, president of the Writers Guild of American West and Michael Winship, president of the Writers Guild East.NY TimesArchuleta Talks Clay, Crushes and Cook‘American Idol’ runner-up David Archuleta has been an awfully busy guy. Fresh off the ‘Idol’ tour, the 17-year-old singer has released his first single and video (’Crush’), filmed a guest spot on the television show ‘iCarly’ and got the golden ticket of an invite to Miley Cyrus’ recent Disneyland Sweet 16. As if that weren’t enough, Archuleta is putting the final touches on his debut album. Archuleta took a break from recording to talk to PopEater about his career plans, Clay Aiken, crazy fans and more.PopeaterDAVID’S DAD AT IT AGAINIRVING Azoff, meet Jeff Archuleta.Oh yeah- and his son, David.“American Idol” favorite David Archuleta has inked a deal with Azoff Management, the brains behind musical powerhouses including Christina Aguilera, Neil Diamond and The Eagles.The deal, however, comes with some baggage: Archuleta’s dad, Jeff, who’ll act as co-manager with Azoff Management’s Jared Paul, according to ew.com.NY PostHow the Nurse Feels Reading to Feature Parry, Earley, Young, Mendez and MoreSeveral Broadway actors will take part in an upcoming reading of the new musical How the Nurse Feels Oct. 20 at New World Stages.The by-invitation-only reading is scheduled to feature the talents of Marissa Parry, Kevin Earley, Ace Young, Lindsay Mendez, Kate Loprest, Kyle Dean Massey and Kirsten Wyatt. Michael G. Walling directs.How the Nurse Feels, which is based on Greg Changon’s award-winning story, features lyrics by David Green, music by composer John Glaudini and book by David Green and Debbie Lamedman.Playbill.comOlivia Newton-John Gets Nostalgic for ‘Grease’!Grease is the word! One of America’s favorite musicals is back on Broadway in a brand new production, and the cast just got a visit from iconic star Olivia Newton-John. The four-time Grammy Award winner and the Grease troupe have teamed up to spread the word about breast cancer awareness.After Tuesday night’s show, Newton-John joined the cast on stage and presented each female audience member with a Liv Aid breast self-exam kit. Cast mates Ashley Spencer (Sandy), Derek Keeling (Danny) and “American Idol” heartthrob Ace Young (Kenickie) helped with the momentous evening.ET OnlineTaylor Hicks Teams With Indie Label For Next AlbumEveryone's favorite Teen Angel, Taylor Hicks, has found himself a new label to call home. His next album will be released through the independent artist services company Artist to Market, according to a press release. The as-yet-untitled album, which the singer is working on with producer Simon Climie, is slated to be released February 10.“In this digital age, when artists can connect more directly with audiences, this is a partnership that makes a lot of sense,” Hicks said in the release.MTVJennifer Hudson Planning Huge WeddingWASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Sounds like Jennifer Hudson is planning the mother of all weddings. And that’s a lot, considering some of the big-ticket nuptials by celebrities and the age of Bridezillas.She says she wants a wedding that will be her idea of perfection. Hudson says she wants it to be so over the top that she’ll be 80 years old and people will still be raving about it.First Coast NewsNew York disses Jennifer HudsonDon't expect Tiffany “New York” Pollard to be invited to her former fling David Otunga's wedding to Jennifer Hudson. The New York Goes To Hollywood star says she's skeptical about the Dreamgirls actress' engagement to Harvard Law School grad David, who competed for Tiffany's affections on I Love New York 2 under the name Punk. “He's really loving being Mr. Jennifer Hudson. I think he's loving the lavish things she brings to his life, he's seeing the world due to Jennifer's success,” Tiffany tells In Touch. “[But] can you love this person if they lose all of this tomorrow? She needs to find out. I just hope people are marrying each other for the right reasons.”In TouchLOVE THE SKIN YOU’RE INJennifer Hudson is completely comfortable with her size. “I just don’t let people impose their insecurities on me. They may have a problem with being a size 12, but I don’t,” the curvy singer-actress tells PEOPLE. In fact, in a sea of size-2 celebrities, Hudson enjoys standing out. “What makes them different? They all look the same.PeopleLaKisha Jones’s Wedding PhotosLaKisha Jones prepares for her close-up as she gets dolled up for her big day at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel. Her theme was black-and-white, old-school Hollywood glam.Essence.comKellie Pickler Comes With BaggageOct. 8, 2008 ” Kellie Pickler's new self-titled album has plenty of songs about broken hearts and messed-up romances, and that's appropriate, since she's gone through several in her personal life.In fact, if you pay close attention to the lyrics of Kellie's material, you'll have a good idea of the emotional circumstances of her everyday existence. And that means she has to re-live the best and the worst of times on a regular basis.GACTVKyle Jacobs is Kellie Pickler’s Boyfriend Meet Kyle Jacobs, a singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He is also Kellie Pickler's boyfriend. See photos, video and a biography of Kyle below.As a biography, Kyle Jacobs' age is unknown. He moved to the Nashville area in 2000 from Minneapolis, Minnesota and enjoyed his first success as a songwriter when he penned American Idol alum Kimberly Locke's Top 10 single, “8th World Wonder” in 2003.He co-wrote Garth Brooks' “More Than A Memory” (see video here), which debuted at #1 on the R&R Charts on September 4, 2007.He has written several songs for artists such as Tim McGraw, Terri Clark, Kellie Pickler, Trace Adkins and Vince Gill, just to name a few.Celebrity.righpunditsElliott Yamin of American Idol performs at 2008 Brower Youth AwardsElliott Yamin, American Idol season five finalist, is the featured performer for the 2008 Brower Youth Awards.The Brower Youth Awards is an annual national award recognizing six young people, ages 13-22, for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy. On Tuesday, October 21st, six young leaders from across the nation will be recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behalf of the environment.Social Domain.comJim Cantiello LIVE InterviewRickey TV ” Jim Cantiello ” LIVE InterviewWednesday, October 8, 2008, 07:20 PM | Rickey TVThe first live interview on Rickey TV!Our guest: MTV News “Idol” Expert ” Jim Cantiello!Rickey.org‘Idol’ try was not idle timeTwinsburg — When Twinsburg resident Forbes Talley auditioned for American Idol in Louisville, Ky., back in July, he wasn’t sure if he would make the first cut.Talley, 17, was competing against 14,000 other contestants from across the Midwest. But when the contestant pool was narrowed to 400, Talley made the cut. He was still standing after the field was pared down to 200 contestants.It wasn’t until there were 18 contestants left in the Louisville competition that Talley was cut.“I had gone with the hopes of making it to the celebrity round,” Talley said. “In July, after standing in line for four or five hours, I performed and was asked to come back in September.”Twinburgbulletin.comKim Kardashian: I’m Not Returning to DWTSKim Kardashian will not be returning to Dancing with the Stars.Despite Internet rumors that she’d come back after Misty May-Treanor dropped out due to an Achillies tendon injury, Kardashian tells Entertainment Tonight, “I’m not going back.“I would’ve been in rehearsals already,” she adds. “They never even called me.”US MagazineDWTS’ Rocco DiSpirito “It’s Fair” I Wasn’t DismissedDespite coming in last place on Tuesday’s Dancing With the Stars, Rocco DiSpirito wasn’t dismissed because injured contestant Misty May-Treanor dropped out.“We’re grateful to have another chance!” he told Usmagazine.com after the show. “We’re bummed that Misty’s gone, bummed that Misty got hurt… We’re really going to have to do a lot of work to honor Misty through our dancing in this competition!US Magazine Read full story at mjsbigblog.com

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