After being cut from ‘Idol’, Pia Toscano signs deal.

As a season 10 standout, she was a favorite finalist among judges, and countless ‘American Idol’ fans expressed shock over singer Pia Toscano’s elimination this week.

Season 10 ‘American Idol’ judges and fans were all shocked when one of the favorites was eleminated. Pia Toscano was voted off by Americans last week. Something tells me we have not seen the last of Toscano.

According to sources Toscano is entering the recording studio in the near future to work on tracks for her debut album, thanks to a new contract with Jimmy Lovine’s Interscope label.

“Pia is being signed to a deal with Interscope Records, who are rushing her into the studio to record an album ASAP,” an insider tells Us.

“Starting [Thursday] night, after the show, Interscope told her they wanted her, and first thing [Friday] morning, Interscope brass started calling every top songwriter and producer in town to get an album together and rush release it,” the source said, “Papers are being finalized. It’s basically a done deal. She’s signing. They rushed everything, but she’s so excited.”

‘Idol’ judge Jennifer Lopez, after Toscano was voted off, “I have no idea what just happened here.” Lopez was not the only one upset by the turn of events. Randy Jackson, who believed Toscano was a contender to win the season said, “I’m never upset on this show, and I’m never really mad. But this makes me mad.”

‘American Idol’ move out of their “haunted” mansion.

Being a contestant on ‘American Idol’ is nerve racking in itself, but this years’ contestants have been staying in a mansion that is reportedly haunted. Recently, the contestants have moved from the mansion into a hotel.
Naima Adedapo told sources, “Even though I’m a very logical person, it was a little disturbing for it to be 2:30 in the morning and the doors blow open and there’s breeze and wind. I picked up this huge chair and put it in front of the door and it still blew open so it was best to leave the house.”

Lauren Alaina also said, “Me and Pia [Toscano] were upstairs and the doors flew open. We were watching a scary movie before that and we were [already] freaked out. Me and Pia decided we were going to sleep downstairs, and James Durbin was making fun of us. [Then] he opens the garage door and supposedly sees a hand fall down.”

Durbin added, “I saw something white that looked like an arm. It freaked me out.”

Adedapo added, “we had leaks”, while Stefano Langone said, “the house was just kind of falling apart.”

Even the contestants who did not witness anything had reservations about staying in the mansion.

Crystal Bowersox debuts album

American Idol Runner up Crystal Bowersox debut album called Farmer’s Daugter hit the shelves on December 14th. The album has sold 106,000 copies which is more than American Idol winner, DeWyze. Farmer’s Daugter is now #6 on the charts.

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Crystal Bowersox is Newly Engaged to her New Boyfriend

Crystal Bowersox just announced her engagement to musician Brian Walker. This comes mere months after the split from longtime boyfriend Tony Kushian. She said of Kushain, “He’s a small-town guy and that’s fine. I’m a small-town girl, but I want this. I want this more than anything — this career, this lifestyle. I didn’t think he was up for it. He didn’t think he was up for it.” I assume Walker is up for it….

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J Lo Finalizing Deal with American Idol?

The rumors are rampant regarding the two vacant Idol Judge seats. Apparently, Jennifer Lopez seems to be the front runner as one of the possible celebs to fill the 2 vacant Idol seats. According to TMZ.com, the contract could be finalized and “inked as early as next week.” The website also reported that Ildol considered J Lo to be one of their best mentors to appear on the show and said Lopez is a huge fan of the show so it is an easy fit.

Fantasia Overdoses on Aspirin and Sleep Aid

Fantasia’s manager confirmed that the American Idol Season 3 winner was in fact hospitalized after overdosing on aspirin and a sleep aid. The Police Department classified the incident as a suicide attempt. Her manager said, “Her injuries are not life threatening. She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time. He went on to say that “Fantasia is stable now. She will be released from the hospital soon.”

Brett Michaels May be the Next American Idol Judge?

Brett Michaels apparently told fans at his concert in MS Friday that he may be replacing Simon Cowell on American Idol. Michaels was videoed, saying “I can’t say this is true yet, because I don’t know. Next year they asked me to possibly be the judge on American Idol.” However, a Fox representative told TMZ that the network is not commenting on any speculation regarding Cowell’s replacement.

Internet Sensation, Greyson Chance, Signs Record Deal with Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres, in addition to hosting The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a judge on American Idol, has just launched her own record label. Her first client is non other than Greyson Chance, the 6th grader who did an amazing rendition of Lady Gaga’s ‘Paparazzi’ and became an overnight internet sensation. He will be co-managed by Madonna’s manager, Guy Oseary, and Lady Gaga’s manager, Troy Carter.

Ellen plans to continue to use the success of her show to find raw new talent, like Greyson. She said, “Greyson … inspired me to start a record label called eleveneleven. He is my first artist and we are making a record together.”

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