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Idol’s Allison Iraheta Signed

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Allison Iraheta

, the girl who rocked American Idol’s eighth season, has been signed by 19 Recordings. Her debut album is expected to be released sometime this fall.

“I think I’m still in shock that this is happening,” she said in a recent statement. “Getting to record my first album and this whole awesome experience is a dream come true!”

Iraheta finished in fourth place on the show, followed by Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert and Kris Allen (in that order). Allen and Lambert have both also inked recording contracts, but as of right now there’s nothing new to report on Gokey’s musical career.

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American Idol’s Fantasia Barrino Aims High

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Fantasia, 24, won the third season of American Idol…but now, she’s going after an even bigger goal: a high school education.

“I’ve been talking about it for so long,” she said in a recent interview. Barrino dropped out of school in the ninth grade. “It’s something that I really need to do and that I want to do.”

The singer made headlines recently when she experienced financial trouble. But, Fantasia says she’s doing much better these days. “I had to sit back for awhile and had to get some things settled,” she explained.

Fantasia will be working on releasing an album (her third) as well as her education this year, and could potentially be starring on another reality show in short order. Lately, her production company has been searching for a network willing to take on a Fantasia-oriented series.

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Kara DioGuardi Wants to Meet a Former Idol

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Kara DioGuardi Though newcomer Kara DioGuardi has a whole lot of new reality TV responsibilities, she’s still a songwriter at heart. The judge recently made a public appeal to one former Idol who obviously caught her ear.

During a Thursday conference, the judge issued a plea to rocker . “Please call me,” she asked, saying she’d like to co-write a song with him. DioGuardi has worked with other ex-Idols in the past, but she’s never had the chance to rock with Grammy-nominated Daughtry.

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Britney Spears in the Spotlight

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was in court recently to discuss plans for her future, which could include a tour. A spokesman told reporters “there was a discussion of Ms. Spears’ future immediate business plans. Particularly touring in support of her album.”

Her latest album, Circus, debuts on the anniversary of her birth, December 2 (Spears will be 27). It can only be assumed the tour will follow on the heels of this event.

Spears will soon appear in a 90-minute MTV special schedule to air on November 30 (and no doubt, endlessly re-run afterward). The documentary, filmed three months ago, is titled Britney Spears: For the Record. She’ll discuss her marriage and subsequent divorce from as well as her current comeback.

Brit also talks candidly about her own feelings and fears. In one scene, as she heads toward the VMAs (where she eventually took home three awards), Spears admits worrying that MTV will show footage of her the year before. “I’m sad,” she confesses at one point.

But with a new tour in the works, an album that’s sure to be a hit and this new MTV deal, Brit’s not in a bad place. We’ve seen much, much worse.

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Idols Hit the Road

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gives its contestants a grueling schedule during the weeks of shooting live performances, Ford video commercials and sessions with mentors. The show may be over - the hard work is not.

Even while the Idols sing a path across the U.S. (they’ll visit 49 cities in 72 days), some of the finalists will be pulling double duty and making records at the same time. Davids Cook and Archuleta, the season’s final two men standing, will both be working on tracks even as they woo audiences.

Thanks to a new deal with 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville, (who managed to astound judges and audiences with her unimagined longevity in the contest) will also be working on her debut album. The first single “15 Minutes of Shame,” is scheduled for an August 11 release. Cook was formerly signed to this same label years before, but never had the chance to record a single song.

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American Idol’s Jennifer Hudson to Release Debut Album

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Jennifer HudsonYears have passed since the world first became acquainted with Jennifer Hudson, seventh-place finisher. With an Academy Award under her belt and a marquee role in one of the summer’s biggest movies, Hudson has nailed acting success.

Making this a perfect time for her to turn her attentions back to her recording career. will soon be releasing her debut album, the first single from which (“Spotlight”) will be available June 10. “I think people will be pleasantly surprised, because it shows a side of my work that no one has heard before,” Hudson said of the album.

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American Idol’s David Cook: Already a Star?

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David Cook is still weeks away from picking a winner, but one contestant is already enjoying notable success from his time on the show.

Resident rocker of the seventh season, has enjoyed pretty consistent praise from the judges, pretty sweat-free elimination rounds and now, pretty big album sales. Cook’s 2006 record “Analog Heart” is currently enjoying the top album sales slot on Amazon.com, towering over even Mariah Carey’s “E=MC2.” Now, when Randy Jackson tells Cook he’s ready to make a record, we’ll know it’s true - because he already did, two years ago.

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Paula Abdul: Singer, Dancer, Judge…Mother?

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Paula AbdulMoms-to-be, keep your digital cameras close at hand during those jaunts to the park. Sometime in the next handful of years, ’s Paula Abdul just might be joining you. Abdul has recently told interviewers that she’d like to have a child in the next three to five years, and she’ll be adopting. She will not go abroad to find the child, saying “I wouldn’t necessarily adopt from abroad like some celebs. I just want a healthy baby.”

Right now, Abdul’s “baby” is her comeback album. Many old tunes, remixed, will be featured, as well as “five new songs” according to Abdul. Her latest single “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow,” has been getting a ton of press…most of it unflattering. But there is no doubt that Abdul has found success in many entertainment ventures…so can motherhood be that far behind?

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Listen to Paula Abdul’s New Single

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sports, FOX, American Idol, Gossip, Rumors

Paula Abdul took some time out this morning to make an appearance on pal radio show.  The special event, which was most likely a precursor to her rumored Super Bowl appearance, was an opportunity for the former pop star to reveal her new single produced by co-worker .

NOTE:  Always debut your new projects amongst friends.  At least you can guarantee someone will smile and tell you they love you.

The song, titled “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” will appear on Jackson’s upcoming compilation album: Randy Jackson’s Music Club, Vol. 1.  Click here to listen to the song for yourself.  If you were - would you let her compete in Hollywood round?  Or would you kindly tell her to stick with dancing and crying?

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‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Debuts Album

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Blake Lewis, pictured here with Jordin SparksThe hair. The smile. The voice. I admit I was not displeased with the results of last season’s , though I’ll further admit I wouldn’t have minded if had won over , either. The Idol winner just recently released her first album, but don’t let that cast a shadow over Blake’s news: he’s got one, too.

Break Anotha is already on its way up the charts, the result of careful planning and consideration from Lewis. After all, he’s been ready to release an album for years. The young runner-up arrived at the studio filled with ideas and musical samplers, resulting in an album that’s covered with his own personal stamp. Even the title, Audio Day Dream, is a long-standing idea from out of Blake’s own head. The album contains spirited licks, tuneful hits, and even a ballad (How Many Words) that Lewis says is his personal fave.

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