TV/ SCOTTY MCCREERY WINS "IDOL": Scotty McCreery, the country singer with his deep, syrupy voice, was crowned Season 10's "American Idol" on Wednesday night's live finale. The 17 year old McCreery defeated fellow teenage country singer Lauren Alaina, continuing the trend of male victories throughout the show's last 4 seasons. A record 122.4 million votes were cast following Tuesday's performance show, bringing the total votes for Season 10 up to more than 730 million, the highest number of votes for any "Idol" season. "It's been a year now since Lauren and I tried out," McCreery told the crowd upon being crowned American Idol, adding that the pair, pictured, have stuck together. The North Carolina native clinched the Idol title with a performance of his debut single, "I Love You This Big," on Tuesday's show
, in addition to renditions of Montgomery Gentry's "Gone" and George Strait's "Check Yes or No." The 2 hour "American Idol" finale was packed with all-star performances and duets, including Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, U2's Bono and the Edge, Lil Jon with the surviving members of TLC, Steven Tyler, Marc Anthony with Jennifer Lopez, Tony Bennett, Judas Priest and Tom Jones. Additionally, Beyonce took the stage to debut the piano-driven ballad "1+1," a new song from her upcoming "4".
TV/ US "X-FACTOR" DROPS CHERYL COLE AS JUDGE: British pop star Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the judging panel of the US version of "The X Factor," according to media reports today. Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who had been lined up to co-host, will replace her. Reports claimed that producers were concerned the singer's Newcastle accent was too strong for US audiences. Other reports cite a lack of chemistry with
Paula Abdul, homesickness and the fact that she hasn't been up to the mark in the glamor stakes as reasons she may have been ditched. All parties involved, including "X-Factor" producers, refused comment. After months of speculation, it was confirmed earlier this month that Cole had landed the coveted spot on the judging panel alongside former American Idol judge Paula Abdul, Antonio LA Reid and Simon Cowell. Speaking to reporters outside the US studio on her 1st day in her new role, the Girls Aloud singer said she was not concerned about her accent. "Americans can always understand me," she said. The US job, which Cole called "a big commitment" meant she would not take part in this autumn's UK version of the show.
Disney is bringing "The Lion King" back to theaters on September 16, 2011, this time in digital 3D. Released in 1994, "The Lion King" was a defining moment for Disney, ushering in an animation renaissance. It continues to be the highest-grossing hand drawn animation film of all time, earning $783.8 million at the worldwide box office. "The Lion King" is just the latest classic library title to get the 3D treatment. James Cameron’s "Titanic is being remastered," and will be released in 3D on April 6, 2012 by Paramount, 20th Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment.
THEATRE/ NEWS FROM "SPIDEY," "JERUSALEM," AND "GODSPELL": A cast recording of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" will be released in June. "Music from Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark" will be released on Interscope Records June 14, the day of the musical's official opening. Featuring 14 new tracks, the recording was produced by frequent U2 collaborator Steve Lillywhite. Songs are performed by the musical's cast. A single, "Rise Above 1," performed by Reeve Carney and featuring Bono and The Edge, was released digitally yesterday..... "Jerusalem," British playwright Jez Butterworth's tragicomic play about the indelible inhabitants of a slice of rural England, featuring Tony Award winner (and current 2011 nominee) Mark Rylance in a performance acclaimed by critics, has been extended by 4 weeks, now to August 21 at Broadway's Music Box Theatre. The show is nominated for 6 Tonys in all......The Broadway revival of "Godspell," Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak's folk-rock ensemble musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, will begin Broadway previews October 13 at the Circle in the Square Theatre. "Godspell" will officially open on Broadway November 7.
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