David Archuleta Charity Concert Called Off

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip

I have never auditioned for American Idol and I’ve certainly never been on the show, but even I know that contestant affiliation with Idol never, really, ends. And in that first year or so after you leave the show, you can’t do anything with Idol’s say-so. David Archuleta, and his father, are learning that lesson in a very public way.

Jeff Archuleta, manager to son David Archuleta, planned a large charity benefit concert for the young crooner. Scheduled to take place this weekend, the concert has been completely called off. It seems Jeff failed to get permission from Idol before planning the event. Uh-oh.

The Idol summer tour is scheduled to begin in a few short weeks - nothing may conflict with this. “When all the minds met, everyone concluded this wouldn’t work out for this particular weekend.” This was the statement given by Jeff Archuleta to the Salt Lake City Tribune.

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Archuleta’s Dad Banned by American Idol?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, FOX, American Idol, Gossip

A recent article from the Associated Press reports that Jeff Archuleta, father of popular American Idol contestant David Archuleta, has been banned from the backstage and rehearsal areas of the show.

Some of this could stem from David Archuleta’s version of “Stand by Me,” performed recently on the Idol stage. Rumor has it that Archuleta pressured his son into using lyrics from “Beautiful Girl” in the ditty, causing FOX to fork over additional funds for publishing rights. Some sources say Archuleta was warned not to make the change.

In a past interview with Us Magazine, Jeff Archuleta defended himself against all the bad press, as rumors of his stage-controlling ways have been evident since very early on in the competition. In the interview, Archuleta called himself a “musical consultant” for son David.

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