Lee DeWyze Is The New “American Idol”

Lee DeWyze Is The New "American Idol"

Lee DeWyze is the next “American Idol,” beating out Crystal Bowersox for the top prize and a recording contract. The 24-year-old singer performed a smooth set with the 8-time multi-platinum band Chicago as he wowed fans for the win. Bowersox offered a pair of songs with Canadian rocker Alanis Morissette, who showed up for a live duet on the final episode. In the closing tune, Bowersox and DeWyze performed ‘A Little Help From My Friends’ with Joe Cocker. However, enthusiasm has waned for the show, with only 19 million viewers tuning in to watch their final performances on May 25, the lowest rating since the show began in 2002. Even the crowd at the live performance seemed a bit jaded. An ailing Bret Michaels walked onto the stage to sing a duet with a formerly booted Idol contestant, and the crowd barely got up to their feet. Although, the highlight was a duet between infamous former contestants Gen. Larry Platt and William Hung singing the protest song ‘Pants on the Ground.’ A return visit from former judge Paula Abdul also got the crowd going as she bantered with Simon. Simon himself gave his final bow, serenaded by the full collection of Idols singing ‘Together We are One.’ For those who don’t want the action to stop, the Live Tour will kick off this summer with nationwide stops bringing the Top 10 finalists and their favorite songs.“American Idols LIVE!” tour 2010 will feature contestants Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban. The road show will kick off in Auburn Hills, Michigan and will end at the in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 14.

Matthew Fox, on the LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, CBS

Matthew Fox, on the LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, CBS. Mo 5/17: Matthew Fox, Zac Brown Band, “American Idol” castoff Michael Lynche, Jason Randal. Matthew Fox, handsome actor with leading-man looks and charisma to spare, one only wonders why it took actor Matthew Fox’s career over a decade to finally set sail with his starring role as natural-born leader Jack on the hit ABC series Lost. Commanding the screen as the brave but conflicted organizer of a group of airplane-crash survivors stranded on a mysterious island, Fox played no small part in bringing compelling drama back to the small screen in a time when reality television seemed to dominate the dial. Of course, Lost wasn’t Fox’s first foray into television drama, having previously established himself as one of five siblings prematurely thrust into adulthood when their parents are killed by a drunk driver in the Golden Globe-winning Party of Five, but it did find him excelling in a manner that could point to a long and fruitful career. Unlike many actors who realize their calling early in life, in the Wyoming native’s early years, it seemed as if an acting career was the absolute farthest thing imaginable in terms of future job prospects. Fox was raised on a ranch that raised horses and barley, and when it came time to choose a college, he opted to study economics at Columbia University — where he also made quite a name for himself on the gridiron. All arrows pointed to a prosperous future career on Wall Street, but when Fox was convinced to try his hand at modeling, the chips seemed to fall into place, and he was soon appearing on television commercials and essaying guest appearances on such popular sitcoms as Wings. In 1992, Fox went back to college for a role in the short-lived TV comedy Freshman Dorm, and though that show itself was decidedly short-lived, it helped his career by leading to roles in the film My Boyfriend’s Back, the made-for-television feature If I Die Before I Wake, and, eventually, Party of Five. After his wining performance in Party of Five making Fox a familiar face to television viewers, it seemed only a matter of time before he stuck out on his own. Following a touching turn opposite Donald Sutherland in the made-for-television drama Behind the Mask, Fox took the role of an ex-policeman-turned-private investigator whose near-death experience bridges a gap to the spirit world in the supernaturally charged series Haunted, which was quickly canceled despite the fact that it was beginning to see a dedicated fan base. If Fox’s career seemed to be floundering somewhat in the wake of Party of Five, that would certainly change when Lost debuted on ABC to impressive ratings in late 2004. With his role as the reluctant leader proving once and for all that Fox had what it took to be a leading man, long-time fans could rest assured that they would likely be seeing much more of him in the future.

“American Idols LIVE!” Tour To Kick Off In July

Lee DeWyze

“American Idols LIVE!” Tour To Kick Off In July. “American Idol” is set to embark on its annual tour with the season’s Top 10 finalists. Beginning July 1st, the aspiring singers will be gearing up for an extensive North American road show. “American Idols LIVE!” tour 2010 will feature contestants Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban. The road show will kick off at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, MI and will end at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, PA on September 14. Tickets will be sold from May 15. Meanwhile, the show’s special “Idol Gives Back” fundraising effort was able to raise almost $45 million last week. The money will benefit various U.S. and international charities, such as Children’s Health Fund, Malaria No More, Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, Feeding America, and United Nations Foundation.

“American Idols LIVE!” Tour 2010 schedule:
•7/1 – Palace of Auburn Hills, Aurburn Hills, MI
•7/2 – Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI
•7/3 – Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI
•7/5 – Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, ON
•7/7 – Nikon at jOnes Beach, Wantagh, NY
•7/10 – Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City, NJ
•7/11 – Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
•7/13 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
•7/14 – Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH
•7/15 – Giant Center, Hershey, PA
•7/17 – Times Union Center, Albany, NY
•7/18 – Comcast Center, Mansfield, MA
•7/20 – Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
•7/23 – Jiffy Lube Live, Washington, DC
•7/24 – 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD
•7/25 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte, NC
•7/27 – Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
•7/28 – Thompson-Boiling Arena, Knoxville, TN
•7/29 – Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
•7/31 – Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
•8/1 – Arena at Gwinnett Center, Duluth, GA
•8/3 – BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL
•8/4 – St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, FL
•8/7 – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX
•8/8 – BOK Center, Tulsa, OK
•8/9 – American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
•8/12 – US Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ
•8/13 – Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
•8/14 – Shoreline Amphitheater at Mountainview, Mountainview, CA
•8/16 – Viejas Arena, San Diego, CA
•8/17 – Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
•8/18 – ARCO Arena, Sacramento, CA
•8/20 – Key Arena, Seattle, WA
•8/21 – Rose Garden, Portland, OR
•8/23 – Comfort Dental Amphitheater, Denver, CO
•8/25 – Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
•8/26 – Qwest Center, Omaha, NE
•8/27 – Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO
•8/29 – Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
•8/30 – United Center, Chicago, IL
•8/31 – Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA
•9/2 – The Huntington Center, Toledo, OH
•9/3 – Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
•9/4 – Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
•9/7 – MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB
•9/10 – HSBC Arena, Buffalo, NY
•9/11 – Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH
•9/13 – Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, CT
•9/14 – Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA