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The best part of American Idol is when someone overcomes their disadvantaged past and advances to Hollywood. This year, that person is Jackie Tohn, and her disadvantage is an acting credit blame in Postal. More »
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Fakey, manufactured pop stars meet fake, manufactured guitar playing as Guitar Hero teams up with the American Idols Live! tour 2008. The 53-city tour kicks off July 1st in Glendale Arizona, and Activision's game will be there from start to finish in three different flavors: On Tour, World Tour, and Steven Tyler, who I hear tastes like old parchment. Each concert will feature a halftime Guitar Hero World Tour 'rockumentary' featuring the 10 Idol tour finalists, as well as a chance for fans to take center stage and make those plastic instruments sing. More »
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You might remember the clever Grand Theft Auto inspired Coke commercial that made the rounds in movie theaters and even appeared in a high profile spot during American Idol TV last year. It features a GTA style character rampaging through town, only to be turned to the light side by enjoying a Coke and a smile. The clip will be one of three different Coke commercials appearing in today's Superbowl. According to a Coca-Cola rep, the plan from the beginning was to air commercials on both American Idol and the Superbowl thus reaching a larger audience since, according to her, everyone doesn't watch American Idol. More »
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Cue British Accent: More »
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