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Tuesday, January 2, 2007
1/3: Season one updates
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Us magazine did a major amount of work and got in touch with virtually every of the 58 American Idol contestants so far.
We’ve recently updated info about Kelly Clarkson ‘02 (working on her third album due out later this year), Clay Aiken ‘03 (awaiting the fate of his second studio CD), Ruben Studdard ‘03 (hoping his third CD makes a comeback), Jennifer Hudson ’04 (umm.. Dreamgirls anybody?), Fantasia ’04 (Working her 2nd CD), Bo Bice ’05 (recuperating from his intestinal surgery), Carrie Underwood ‘05 (“Some Hearts” still going strong), Kellie Pickler ’06 (The small-town’ gal keeps on workin’ it), Taylor Hicks ’06 (new CD promotion machine) and Katharine McPhee ‘06 (First CD out Jan. 30). That leaves 49 others. Here are updates from the Class of 2002, courtesy of Us. I’ll provide more updates from Us later this week, season by season, on days when regular Idol news is slow.
Season one:
Justin Guarini ’02: He now lives in Hollywood Hills and has a girlfriend. He’s working on an indie pic “Fast Girls” and working on a jazz/funk/soul CD.
Nikki McKibbin ’02: She’s getting married to a guy named Craig Sadler, 38 and does bartending. “I have a house, two kids, two dogs,” she tells Us. “I’ve grown up a lot!”
Tamyra Gray ’02: As I have noted, she recently married Color Me Badd singer Sam Watters.
RJ Helton ’02: The former Cumming resident recently moved to New York with his boyfriend, he came out in October. We spoke with him at the time.
Christina Christian ’02: Married with a one-year-old son, she landed a music publishing deal.
Ryan Starr ’02: She’s had mixed feelings about the show, is single and trying to drum up a reality show about seeking a record deal.
AJ Gill ’02: He’s working on an R&B CD.
Jim Verraros ’02: Now lives with his partner Bill and is working on a second CD.
EJay Day (from Lawrenceville Ga.) ’02: Continues to sing on cruise ships.
1/2: Vote for the worst man talks
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Remember the site www.votefortheworst.com? I always got a sense the site didn’t have as much influence as it got hits. But here’s an interview with the guy who runs the site. I tend to agree with most of what he says though the fact he’s a huge fan of Brenna Gethers is mildly disturbing. And if you remember her from last season, congratulations! You’re a true addict!
There’s also a hilarious picture of Taylor holding up a “Vote for the worst” T-shirt. Yes, Taylor is in on the joke, so to speak.
