Showing posts with label american idol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label american idol. Show all posts

Monday, May 4, 2009

David Cook announces Brothers death at Cancer Fundraiser

Adam Cook the brother of American Idol winner David Cook died of brain cancer. Adam Cook has been battling a brain tumor for more than a decade. David made this announcement prior to the Race for Hope 5K in Washington, D.C.:

"I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now," Cook told the crowd at the brain cancer research benefit, at which Cook served as the grand marshal and competitor, as his team had raised more than $40,000.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

American Idol Top 5 Matt Giraud | My Funny Valentine


Matt Giraud of American Idol, sang "My Funny Valentine" tonight. Tonights mentor, Jamie Foxx, had no suggestions initially, but called Matt back into the room later and advised him to change the key.
Randy said it was one of the hardest songs to sing and was a little pitchy. Kara did not feel that he was emotionally committed to the song. Paula said that she loved what he did with the song and that she felt an emotional connection. Simon said that it was the most believable performance of the night and that his performance was absolutely brilliant.







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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Adam Lambert sings Mad World and gets standing o from Simon

Wow, did you catch that on "American Idol" tonight?
Simon Cowell giving a standing ovation.

The lucky recipient was Adam Lambert, who sang "Mad World"
Adam Lambert blows away the audience with a spectacular performance of Tears for Fears Mad World. He is obviously the American idol favorite.





Thursday, April 2, 2009

American Idol winner David Cook back on tour

David Cook, last season’s “American Idol” winner, canceled two scheduled shows this week to deal with “family matters.”
No specifics were given on the “family matters,” but Cook’s brother, Adam, has been battling brain cancer. David Cook's representative told People magazine that Cook spent time with Adam last week.
The canceled shows were scheduled in New Hampshire and Connecticut, as part of his first tour, “The Declaration Tour,” running through October. The tour started in February to support his self-titled debut album.
He plans to hit the road again Thursday, according to his rep. Concert dates are currently scheduled through October.