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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><language>en-us</language><title>American Idol News</title><description></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.americanidol.com/news/]]></link><atom:link rel="first" href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/feed/"/><atom:link rel="self" href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/feed/?page=1"/><atom:link rel="last" href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/feed/?page=476"/><item><title>Adam Lambert’s “Trespassing” is Available Now</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Season 8 runner-up <strong><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/search/?q=adam+lambert">Adam Lambert</a></strong> released his highly anticipated sophomore album today and it's already the number one album on iTunes! Called <strong><em><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/6161/">Trespassing</a></em></strong><em> </em>(RCA Records/19 Entertainment), Adam served as an Executive Producer and Principal Songwriter on the record, co-penning 12 of the 15 tracks. In addition to co-writing many of the tracks, Adam collaborated with an all-star list of award winning artists, producers and songwriters including Pharrell Williams, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Benny Blanco, Bonnie McKee, Nile Rogers, Sam Sparro, Bruno Mars, Nikka Costa and BC Jean.</p>
<p>The track list of <em>Trespassing </em>is:</p>
<ol>
<li>Trespassing</li>
<li>Cuckoo</li>
<li>Shady</li>
<li>Never Close Our Eyes</li>
<li>Kickin' In</li>
<li>Naked Love</li>
<li>Pop That Lock</li>
<li>Better Than I Know Myself</li>
<li>Broken English</li>
<li>Underneath</li>
<li>Chokehold</li>
<li>Outlaws of Love</li>
<li>Runnin'</li>
<li>Take Back</li>
<li>Nirvana</li>
</ol>
<p>Adam describes <em>Trespassing</em> as "an exciting journey through the past two years of my life. It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."</p>
<p>The California native celebrated the big release by performing an intimate show as part of the iHeartRadio Live series in New York City. In fact, #AdamOnIHeartRadio trended worldwide on Twitter at 5pm ET during the live broadcast.</p>
<p>USA Today gave <em>Trespassing</em> a great review and said this is the "album Adam Lambert's fans have been waiting for from him. More cohesive, ... <span class="more"><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8907">read more</a></span>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:39:38 -0700</pubDate><link>http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8907/</link><media:content url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/adam_lambert/adam_lambert_trespassing_210x280.jpg"/><enclosure url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/adam_lambert/adam_lambert_trespassing_210x280.jpg" length="20258" type="image/jpeg"/><guid isPermaLink="false">ai_news_8907</guid></item><item><title>Hollie Talks about her Idol Journey</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span><strong><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/hollie_cavanagh/">Hollie Cavanagh</a>,</strong> the powerful singer from McKinney, TX fought all the way to the Top 4 before being eliminated last week. The morning after her elimination Hollie  chatted with press about leaving the show, the friendships she made, and her future album!<br />
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<p><span>When asked if Hollie thought she would be eliminated she said, "</span>There was definitely something different about that day. I'm not sure what it was, but I guess it was just my gut just telling me. I was just preparing myself for it, but at the same time staying hopeful because you never know what could happen. But I'm not quite sure what the feeling was, but it was just different than every other Thursday."</p>
<p><span>What kind of album does Hollie see herself making? "</span>I'd like for my album to be kind of on the pop side but with a little bit of soul. I'd like to make music that's, you know, on the top of the charts right now. So somewhere along those lines."</p>
<p>What was Hollie's favorite moment on American Idol? "I think probably when I sang "<a href="http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_11/performances/hollie_cavanagh_rolling_in_the_deep/"><strong>Rolling in the Deep</strong></a>" and "<a href="http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_11/performances/hollie_cavanagh_son_of_a_preacher_man/"><strong>Son of a Preacher Man</strong></a>." I think that was definitely my turning point on the show, but definitely also "<a href="http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_11/performances/hollie_cavanagh_the_climb/"><strong>The Climb</strong></a>" because that was my first standing ovation on the show."</p>
<p>What did ... <span class="more"><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8852">read more</a></span>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:54:32 -0700</pubDate><link>http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8852/</link><media:content url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120511/hollie_210x280.jpg"/><enclosure url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120511/hollie_210x280.jpg" length="20258" type="image/jpeg"/><guid isPermaLink="false">ai_news_8852</guid></item><item><title>Did You Notice the 6 Pin?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>During last week's <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_11/recaps/top_4_perform/"><strong>Top 4 performance show</strong></a>, did you notice the gold number 6 pin that <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/bio/ryan_seacrest/"><strong>Ryan Seacrest</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/bio/randy_jackson"><strong>Randy Jackson</strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/bio/steven_tyler"><strong>Steven Tyler</strong></a><strong> </strong>were wearing? I received many tweets to my <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/idol_insider" target="_blank">@IDOL_Insider</a> account asking about the pins. The golden 6 pin represents the Got Your Six campaign, which is a campaign led by the entertainment industry that will help create a new conversation in America, one where veterans and military families are perceived as both leaders and civic assets. The campaign focuses on the six pillars of reintegration: Jobs, Education, Health, Housing, Family, and Leadership.</p>
<p>"Got Your Six" in the military means "I've got your back," and many celebrities, including our Idol gentlemen have been supporting the organization.<em> </em><a href="http://www.gotyour6.org/home/" target="_blank">Find out more</a><em>.</em></p>
<p>Season 10's<em> </em><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/search/?q=casey+abrams"><strong>Casey Abrams</strong></a><em> </em>makes a cameo in actor <strong>Rob Riggle</strong>'s "Got Your Back" Funny or Die video. <a href="http://www.videofantastica.com/view_video/116527/" target="_blank"><strong>Watch it here</strong></a><em>.</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/photos/season_11/performances/top_4/"><strong>View photos</strong></a> from the Top 4 performance show.</p>
<p>Have an Idol question you want answered? Make any keen observations? Comment below or tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/... <span class="more"><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8898">read more</a></span>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:51:01 -0700</pubDate><link>http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8898/</link><media:content url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120514/did_you_notice_210x280.jpg"/><enclosure url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120514/did_you_notice_210x280.jpg" length="20258" type="image/jpeg"/><guid isPermaLink="false">ai_news_8898</guid></item><item><title>Exclusive Kohl's Meet and Greet with Idol Finalists!</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Wednesday, at 9am, the Kohl's Department Store in Alhambra, CA, will host the stars of American Idol Season 11 as they meet with fans to introduce them to the American Idol fashion brand -- Authentic Icon (AI) -- which is available exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com.</p>
<p>Season 11 American Idol contestants including <strong><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/hollie_cavanagh/">Hollie Cavanagh</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/skylar_laine/">Skylar Laine</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/elise_testone/">Elise Testone</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/colton_dixon/">Colton Dixon</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/heejun_han/">Heejun Han</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/deandre_brackensick/">DeAndre Brackensick</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/erika_van_pelt/">Erika Van Pelt</a>, <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/shannon_magrane/">Shannon Magrane</a>, </strong>and<strong> <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_11/jeremy_rosado/">Jeremy Rosado</a></strong> will be in attendance to sign autographs with Kohl's shoppers.</p>
<p>The exclusive American Idol apparel collection launched in March 2012 to coincide with American Idol's 11th season.<br />
Bringing together fashion, music and entertainment, the newly created American Idol fashion brand is prominently positioned in the junior's and young men's departments and will be available at the retailer through June.</p>
<p>The American Idol season finale will air on FOX May 23<sup>rd</sup>, but the fan-favorites will continue on with the <a href="http://www.americanidol.com/tour"><strong>American Idol LIVE! Tour 2012</strong></a>. Ten of the most talented artists to ever hit the American Idol stage will embark on the tour this summer. The highly-anticipated 45-city tour ... <span class="more"><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8839">read more</a></span>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:46:23 -0700</pubDate><link>http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8839/</link><media:content url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120514/kohls_210x280.jpg"/><enclosure url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120514/kohls_210x280.jpg" length="20258" type="image/jpeg"/><guid isPermaLink="false">ai_news_8839</guid></item><item><title>It's Your Party: Hometown Heroes</title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's the moment that THEY had all been waiting for! The Top 3 remaining contestants - Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, and Joshua Ledet - returned to their hometowns this week as American Idol heroes. Joshua performed at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana (he's from Westlake, a Lake Charles suburb); Jessica returned to Eastlake Middle School in Chula Vista, California; and Phillip headed back to Leesburg, Georgia, to eat some chicken and cheese nachos!</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: large;">Party Tip Of The Week</span></p>
<p>For your Idol "Hometown Heroes" viewing party this week, ask your guests to find a way to represent THEIR hometowns. Whether they're from a suburban paradise or an urban mecca or from a locale famous for farms or factories or surfing or skiing, everybody should bring a prop or come in costume to reflect the best of their 'hood. The guest with the most hometown pride wins an iTunes download from their favorite finalist! You could also make stickers that say "PRIDE OF," and everyone fills in the blank with their hometown. Buy them on <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/stickers" target="_blank">Zazzle</a>, or <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4777871_make-personalized-stickers.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>!</p>
<p>Represent your hometown with this week's delectable Kraft recipes. They include Cheesy Chicken &amp; Broccoli Mac, Lemon Crusted Tuscan Chicken, and Harvest Pasta Bake.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: large;">Recipes Of The Week</span></p>
<p style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Cheesy Chicken &amp; Broccoli Mac</strong></p>
<p>prep time 10 min<br />
total time 35 min<br />
makes 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each</p>
<p><strong>What You Need</strong><br />
1 lb.boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces<br />
1 cupeachmilkand water<br />
1 pkg.(14 ... <span class="more"><a href="http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8785">read more</a></span>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:43:41 -0700</pubDate><link>http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/pid/8785/</link><media:content url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120402/kraft_party_210x280.jpg"/><enclosure url="http://media.americanidol.com/news_media/20120402/kraft_party_210x280.jpg" length="20258" type="image/jpeg"/><guid isPermaLink="false">ai_news_8785</guid></item></channel></rss>
