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10/29: Gossip sites say Carrie Undewood dating Travis Stork, Jennifer Hudson family murder case: suspect may not have acted alone, cops say
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Carrie Underwood is dating “The Bachelor: Paris” Travis Stork, according to the New York Daily News.
Gossip sites are aflame with sightings of them together.
Underwood has dated NFL player Tony Romo and “Gossip Girl” actor Chase Crawford.
-William Balfourmay not have acted alone in the triple homicide of Jennifer Hudson’s mom, brother and nephew, according to The Chicago Tribune.
Balfour has not been charged in connection with the murders but is held on a parole violation after being arrested and questioned in the case over the weekend.
-Cloris Leachman is off “Dancing With the Stars.” No shock but are you sad? Relieved? Is Maurice or Susan next?
-We’ve had duets, country singers, gospel singers, celebrity singers, dancers and every permutation since “American Idol” came out. How about Fuse’s “Redemption Song” featuring women competing for a singing prize, except they are all “bad girls” such as a stripper, an ex-druggie and a teen runaway? There’s booze and host Chris Jericho and cattiness galore. The New York Post loves it. I might have to DVR this just to tell you how it goes!
-Idol Chatter nabbed a copy of Melinda Doolittle’s album and like it a lot.
Here’s Ken Barnes’ summary: Excellent as the album is (I’d lean somewhere between three and three-and-a-half stars out of four), I fear it’s being released too late, with an entire season of Idol and the beginnings of Season 8 having ensued since Melinda was top-of-mind. Quite possibly, even the subsequent vogue for neo-classic soul triggered by Amy Winehouse and Duffy might have faded by January, although that’s the best hope for this album’s widespread acceptance. It won’t have a major label’s push, either, coming out as it is on a small indie label.

Comments
By Deirdre
October 29, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
Redemption Song? I think I’ll skip this one if it’s alright with you, Rodney.
Looking forward to hearing what Melinda has for us!
By JTesla
October 29, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
I’ll skip that one too. Some good points regarding Melinda, but I do want her to succeed.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 29, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Me to looking forward to Melinda’s future…
sorry i can’t stick around today… lovely to see you guys for a moment or three!!!
hasta luego!
By Lara
October 29, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
Hmmm, Redemption song…interesting, but I think quite like watching a train wreck. Jericho is a pretty funny guy though - might be entertaining to watch him and his reactions. I think I just may skip this one.
By Jason
October 29, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
I have a strong suspicion that foul play was involved in the murder of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew.
By harrietth
October 29, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Whatever. I am outta here, folks. Talk tomorrow.
By Harmony
October 29, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this
I’m using this time to read the blog, because I didn’t want to watch what was on TV the last 30 mins. I’ve already made ny decision, didn’t need to hear an infomercial.
By JTesla
October 30, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this
I hear you Harmony, with the vote by mail system we have here I’m already done.
By Deirdre
October 30, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this
Morning!
Our whole family has voted early…including the one in California. Now, whenever I get one of those “vote for me” phone calls I want to tell them to take me off the list since the deed is already done.
I’m sure the Tampa and Philly fans weren’t too happy with the delay last night.
I’m off to the dentist for a cleaning this morning so I’ll see y’all later.
By linny@home
October 30, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
yeah… funny how the legislation for “do not call” lists does NOT include political campaigns or surveys…
By Ms.Simon
October 30, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
My gut feeling tells me that Jason Hudson and the sister Julia (thugs) illegal stuff caught up with them. I think that the police are looking at the wrong person.
Whatever the case may be, the whole thing is tragic.
By kellyfan
October 30, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
Hi y’all…hope we have a much calmer day today. :)
Wow, must be scraping the barrel for Idol news if who Carrie’s dating makes the cut. I kid, I kid. She got her own McDreamy. What? Grey’s is on tonight. ;) For the record, if you want more country gossip go to nashvillenarc.com. They cover Carrie and Travis a lot. (Even nicknamed them “Cork”. um…yeah) Oh, and they also talk about Pickler often.
It’s a pass for me on Redemption Song…
By Lara
October 30, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
Good morning fellow blogsters! Not much going on in my office…hoping for a quiet day!
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this
Maybe I am dense, but what is the deal about Redemption Song? All it means to me is a lovely piece by Bob Marley. What else does it connote?
By flats
October 30, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!Good morning everyone..D,sorry for dragging out my dislike for you but i need to correct you on something you said yesterday about the 2 gay guys.I loved them and hated that they left with the racist ones!!!!!!!!!!!!
By flats
October 30, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
MCCAIN 08!!!!!PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE REPUBLICAN!!!!!!!!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 30, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
choke
hmmmm … sorry bout that…. coffee went down the wrong way while i was reading …
By flats
October 30, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
Linny…you might want to slow down on the eating.
By kellyfan
October 30, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
Seriously? Seriously!
So, to keep on topic! Here another random, and slightly lame, Carrie update: She won Female Celebrity Smile of the Year. (HA..yes, had to dig deep for that one!)
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 30, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this
kf, I’m willing to bet that Carrie wins lots of little prizes…. (or could if she wanted to)
[EEPS! did i say that out loud????]
sorry, wicked wicked mood today, I guess!
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 30, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
I was told, once a long time ago, that when someone begins to hurl and spew insults it’s because they have nothing intelligent or meaningful to say, and must somehow fill the void with invective, ugliness and bitterness. Kinda makes one feel a little bit sorry for some folks, yannowatimean?
By Deirdre
October 30, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Back from the dentist…my teeth are sparkling! :-)
As for the other….YAWN!
By Deirdre
October 30, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
I’m heading out again to move some of mom’s furniture to make room for a new chair that’s arriving. Won’t be gone long this time. Have fun!
By JTesla
October 30, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
Hey, do you guys remember that Jim Carrey movie from a few years ago where he was an attorney? For some reason he had to tell the truth all the time? I can’t place my finger on what it was called, oh well. I’m not sure why that popped into my head.
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
JT, it’s probably because his new movie is about a man who says “yes” to everything. I thought about the other one where he couldn’t tell a lie when I saw the trailer for the new one.
By Gagirl
October 30, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
Morning All,
JT…I think the Carrey movie was “Liar, Liar”
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 30, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this
JT — can you imagine not even being able to prevaricate a compliment, to avoid an insult!!!! Soooooo funny!!! I know exactly what movie you’re talking about!!! the scene where the ditzy girl asks how he likes her hair…. OMG i almost DIED!!!
By Woodpappy
October 30, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
Linny, I nowhatyameans !
By kellyfan
October 30, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
LOL, linny! D, congrats…you giving Carrie a run for her money, huh? g
JT, that’s Liar Liar. ;)
And because I wouldn’t be true to my nickname, I’ve read of two possible song titles for Kelly’s new tracks. One is called Cry, which she wrote that with Jason Halbert. The other one she worked with Ryan Tedder and it’s called If I Can’t Have You.
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
Ahem, would someone please clue me in as to the negative connotations of Redemption Song? It was referred to again this morning, and I only know of it as an inoffensive song by Bob Marley. Would someone explain?
By flats
October 30, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
LOL!!!!!!!GO DAWGWGHATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Is that an answer?
By flats
October 30, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this
Linny..I graduated from the 32rd grade and thanks for feeling sorry for me…PORTLAND JAILBLAZERS!!!!!!!!!!!
By Deirdre
October 30, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
harrietth…It’s not the song…read Rodney’s description of the show:
“How about Fuse’s “Redemption Song” featuring women competing for a singing prize, except they are all “bad girls” such as a stripper, an ex-druggie and a teen runaway?”
We’re talking about the show not the song.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 30, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
LOL D, thanks…i remember now reading that but had relegated it to the back recesses of this ol’ brain. I too was wondering what was wrong with the song, LOL. Guess Harriett and I are on the same page today, eh?
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
Well, thanks a bunch, D! I was going crazy trying to figure it out. LOL! I did remember the bad girls thing, but I thought they were connecting it to the song somehow.
By Deirdre
October 30, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this
Totally off-subject….I was looking at pictures of the premier of the new James Bond movie(BTW, I LOVE Daniel Craig in the role). It premiered in London I believe. And Princess Diana’s sons attended. Who would have ever believed 5 years ago that Prince Harry would be the hot one and Prince William would start to look as dorky as his dad?
By kellyfan
October 30, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
Ha, D….you know, I always thought Prince Harry was quite the cutie. I guess he just blossomed later than Prince William. He always struck me as following more in line with his father, while Harry takes more after the Spencer’s.
By Gagirl
October 30, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I agree with D and kellyfan…Harry has turned into quite a cutie….Diana would be proud of her boys.
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
D, William has his father’s male pattern baldness coming straight at him. Prince Phillip’s, too.
By linny ,,,=^..^=,,,
October 30, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
Whew. What a week it’s been, and it’s not even near over!!! Just stopped by to wave “howdy” atcha!!!
catch you guys tomorrow!
By harrietth
October 30, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Me, too. I am gone for the day. Hope everyone has a great night.
By flats
October 30, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
Harry has turned into a hottie.BOING!!!!
By flats
October 30, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
Harry has turned into a hottie.BOING!!!!
By kellyfan
October 30, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Linny, you betcha! TGIF, even!
By flats
October 30, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
BOING!