Please Kelly, No More "Duets"

In this interview with azcentral.com, Kelly Clarkson says she's up for another season of "Duets:"

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Let's pray to God that the show gets cancelled before that.

Awful Interviews At Nokia

Here are some awful interviews of the Idols by EOTM at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles before the July 23rd show. Makes you wish for Michael Slezak:

Speaking of Jesscia & DeAndre ...

Speaking of Jessica Sanchez and DeAndre Brackensick dating, here they are in Sacramento joined by Joshua Ledet doing "Proud Mary." This video, by user augustgrl82, is the best one of this song I've seen so far:

A Far Away View From Portland

YouTube user jordannbrown up in Portland has an interesting view of the Idol Tour. Taken from way back and straight on, even with zoom it's a far away look at the stage.

First the Intro video to the show:

Then a group number combo, "Just The Way You Are / What Makes You Beautiful:"

I've heard that DeAndre Brackensick and Jessica Sanchez are dating. That DeAndre is really sneaky, like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Phillip Phillips "Home" In Denver

Here are some YouTube videos by user 15EllaBella15 of the Idol Tour from Denver, July 14, 2012.

First is Phillip Phillips' "Home," backed up by DeAndre Brackensick and Colton Dixon:

Next is Joshua Ledet's "Runaway Baby," backed up by Erika Van Pelt, DeAndre Brackensick and Elise Testone:

David Cook Concert In Manila

Here's David Cook doing a concert in Manila July 14, 2012 singing "Always Be My Baby" with local rocker girl Yeng Constantino. Video by user limnelson1:

It's funny how the other David, Archuleta was over there not too long ago, but as an actor in a soap.

Idol Tour Videos Minneapolis

Here are a few Idol Tour videos from YouTube user  ShaileneWoodleyFan17 from the Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 9, 2012.

Skylar Laine & Hollie Cavanagh "Undo It:"

Phillip Phillips "Volcano" w/Jessica Sanchez:

Branson Group II Group Song

Well, YouTube user noble2525 snuck some low-quality videos of Idol Group II out of the theater in Branson. Here is a group song with Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Scott Savol, Alexis Grace and Siobhan Magnus:

Hey, better than nothing.

A Better "Home"

I didn't much like Phillip Phillips' "Home," but this version, by 12-year-old brothers, is much better:

I think they call themselves "Sharp Turn Ahead."

Idol Summer Tour Starts In Detroit

The 2012 Idol Summer Tour has started in Detroit. Here's a group song "What Makes You Beautiful" (without Phillip Phillips) from YouTube user HeadstrongLover707:

And here is a detailed article from Billboard.com which includes the full set list:

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Ace Young & Diana DeGarmo Branson Video

Well, it seems someone finally snuck a video out of the Andy Williams Moon River Theater in Branson where the Idols Group II is performing. Just one video of Ace Young & Diana DeGarmo singing "Us Against the World." However, the video, by user GCspFOBpatd81, had horrible audio. So I downloaded it and had a hard time fixing it up. But here it is:

Jessica Sanchez in "Miss Saigon" Movie?

This article from the Manila Bulletin says that Jessica Sanchez is in the running to play the lead role of Kim in the film adaptation of the Broadway Musical "Miss Saigon." The role of Kim was made famous by Philippine star Lea Salonga over 20 years ago.

The article also says that Charice and Thia Megia were also being considered:

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I don't think that Charice should even be considered given she's not very good looking. Thia Megia's voice might be a bit low and kind of jazzy for the role. Even Jessica's voice with her R&B leanings and sometimes wide vibrato is not ideal, but Jessica has shown she can change her voice as needed.

Here's Lea Salonga on a 1989 TV show recreating the "Sun and Moon" song and scene from "Miss Saigon:"

The video was originally uploaded by user mimibarthez, but I downloaded it so I could boost the volume, which was very low.