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- Tony Yayo Calls Game's Jay-Z Attack A 'Stupid Move'
- Why Are Michael Jackson Autopsy Results Taking So Long?
- Kris Allen Shows Off, Adam Lambert Hypnotizes On 'American Idol' Tour
- Fabolous Has Major Beef With Styles P In New Film 'Loso's Way'
- Michael Jackson Was The Biological Father Of His Kids, Tito Insists
- Adam Lambert On VMA Performers Muse: 'Their Music Is Unbelievable'
- Michael Jackson Autopsy Results Could Take Two More Weeks
- 'American Idol' Fans Fawn Over Adam Lambert At L.A. Tour Stop
- Danny Gokey Just Has To 'Get The Twang Right' For Country Career
| Tony Yayo Calls Game's Jay-Z Attack A 'Stupid Move' Posted: 16 Jul 2009 10:40 PM PDT 'You gotta leave them kinda dudes alone,' the G-Unit member says of top-earning MCs like Jay, 50 Cent and Diddy.
NEW YORK — Tony Yayo has been keeping up. Just like all the fans have been talking about Jay-Z and the Game's back-and-forth, Yayo has been following along. The G-Unit member said Game made the wrong decision in choosing to dis the Jiggaman. "Stupid move," Yayo said a couple of days ago in Astoria, Queens. "It's dumb. When I see guys like Jay-Z, 50 and Diddy, there's no need for me [to beef with them]. They got too much money. Dudes got sniper money. You gotta chill. I chill. You gotta leave them kinda dudes alone. That's how I look at it. I don't know how other rappers look at it. These guys is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. 50, Eminem, Dre, Diddy — waste of time, man."
Yayo, Lloyd Banks, Whoo Kid and 50 Cent will be back in Queens with a huge few days of events toward the end of August. In what 50 has labeled "40 Day," named after the 40 projects, Fif and the crew are setting up bus rides to Great Adventure amusement park one day and the next, having a big picnic style party where everyone in the 'hood is invited to listen to music, get food and mingle with the Unit and friends, such as boxer Floyd Mayweather. "It feels good, man," Yayo said about giving back. "You hear a lot of hate. You hear, 'G-Unit don't give back to the 'hood. They don't do this. They need security.' Nah. This is gonna show and prove to you they give back to the 'hood. A lot of people focus on the negative, not the positive. Bring your kids, your grandmother — everything's free." Related Artists |
| Why Are Michael Jackson Autopsy Results Taking So Long? Posted: 17 Jul 2009 12:44 AM PDT 'Especially in a case like this, you want to make sure you have it right,' coroner's spokesperson says.
Almost a month has passed since Michael Jackson's death, and we still don't have a definitive answer about what killed the 50-year-old King of Pop. After an initial autopsy, the cause of death was deferred in order to complete more toxicology tests. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said it could take another two weeks to get the results of those tests before determining what might have caused the singer to go into cardiac arrest on June 25 at his Los Angeles home. It's typical for medical examiners to wait up to a month to announce such results in high-profile cases, but why exactly is the Jackson inquiry taking so long? For answers, we turned to Dr. Joshua Perper, Chief Medical Examiner for Broward County, Florida — and the man the world came to know as the lead forensic investigator in the probe into the death of Anna Nicole Smith two years ago. Because the Jackson death has such worldwide interest, Perper said the coroner's officials want to make sure they don't overlook anything in their investigation. "They want to make sure they aren't missing any additional drugs that might be in the system but are more difficult to detect," said Perper, who has no first-hand knowledge of the case. "They might take more tests than what they thought initially was necessary, because perhaps they found some level of drugs so far that are not sufficient to explain the death." Perper said some drugs are not always evident in preliminary screenings. Jackson was reported to have been taking a number of anti-anxiety and painkilling prescription medications, as well as the anesthetic Diprivan at the time of his death, and based on interviews with Jackson physicians and witnesses, investigators may be expanding the screen to include other drugs. As an example, he cited his own experience in the Smith case, in which the sleep medication chloral hydrate did not initially come up in the former Playboy playmate's system, but was screened for after an interview with one of her physicians. "[In the Jackson case] either the testing so far doesn't disclose a cause of death, or not a sufficient amount [of drugs] to explain a cause of death, so they are expanding the tests," he said, noting that it does not typically take this long to reach a conclusion. "They want to make sure in this case that they don't have to swallow a statement later or have someone repeat the tests and find drugs that they didn't find." Craig Harvey, the spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, told MTV News on Friday that his department stated on June 26 that results could take up to six weeks and that, as of now, they are on target. "Right now it's not so much a matter of results coming in but final reports being prepared and ready," Harvey explained. "We don't release preliminary reports, and we don't release anything until everything is finalized." Harvey said officials are waiting for some of those final reports to come in and be assessed, agreeing with Perper's suggestion that haste is not wise in such a high-profile case. "Especially in a case like this, you want to make sure you have it right, because as we say, you only get one shot," he said. "So, when you do finally release the results, you what to make sure you're convinced by them and comfortable with what you're releasing." Asked about the reports of Jackson's alleged use of the fast-acting Diprivan, an anesthetic not intended for use outside of the supervision of a trained anesthesiologist in a doctor's office, Perper said that while the drug does leave the system quickly, it's unlikely that investigators will not find some traces of it if Jackson used it before his death. The 15-year-veteran of the Broward County coroner's office said investigators are likely looking at blood, bile, urine, eye and cerebrospinal fluid, as well as testing the liver, kidneys and brain. "The medical examiner's office doesn't have all the capabilities to test everything," he said. "There are some very esoteric substances and unusual testing methods that have to be sent to specialty labs." Harvey would not discuss specifics of the case, but did say that coroner's office officials have had discussions with some of Jackson's physicians and pursued medical records on their own, even as Los Angeles police chase some of the same leads in their probe of the singer's death. On Thursday, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney's office confirmed that the police investigation is criminal in nature, a week after the LAPD's chief said it's possible the probe could turn into a murder case depending on findings. Even after all that legwork, Harvey said it is possible that officials will never know what killed Jackson. "In a small percentage of cases, we find no cause of death after the autopsy," he said. "But we will have something to announce at the end, even if we don't find anything at all." For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." 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| Kris Allen Shows Off, Adam Lambert Hypnotizes On 'American Idol' Tour Posted: 17 Jul 2009 07:43 AM PDT Top 10 bring their three-hour concert to Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES — On Thursday night, the latest crop of "American Idol" superstars returned to the city that helped make them famous as the American Idols Live! tour descended upon L.A.'s Staples Center. It was my first opportunity to get to see the infamous tour — it always hits the NYC area when we're super busy with Video Music Awards stuff — and it did not disappoint.
First of all, the energy in the room was dizzying. Before the show even began, the crowd erupted anytime L.A.'s own Adam Lambert popped up onscreen in never-ending monitor loops advertising Ford, Coke and Disney World. (It wouldn't be "Idol" without the product placement!) The nearly three-hour concert kicked off exactly the way you'd want it to — with a full band jamming to the show's addictively cheesy theme song. Even better? The video graphics that went along with the overture made you feel like you were inside the opening credits. Fans have seen that androgynous robot hold up a microphone at least 500 times. The "Idol" tour lets you feel like you are the genitalia-free robot. I shouted executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz's name just to make it even more authentic. The first half of the show is made up of short sets from the "bottom six" of the top 10. But what might sound like a marathon of "meh" on paper actually ended up being a string of surprises! Michael Sarver kicked off the show with infectious enthusiasm and an unexpected disco R&B shuffle. (Ever wondered what Ne-Yo's "Closer" would sound like being sung by a jovial white guy with a twang? It's better than you think.) And while I wouldn't say Megan Joy looked comfortable onstage (accidentally crashing her mug into a microphone stand didn't help), at least she sounded better than she ever did on "Idol." Final "caw caws" included! Even Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan agreed — the celebs were apparently two of the many fans in attendance, and they have the tweets to prove it! Matt Giraud and Scott MacIntyre, the two piano men of season eight, didn't disappoint, particularly with a sequence during the group number that concluded act one. We all knew Matt had potential thanks to his Hollywood week "Georgia on My Mind" performance, and while his "Idol" journey was mired in "Who am I?" identity crises, Matt has found his footing big-time. His confidence was up 500 percent, his falsetto was strong, and his set featured more runs than Montezuma's revenge. The weak spot in his set list was, not surprisingly, a Fray song he bombed on the show. Don't get me wrong, his tour performance was miles better than the "Idol" abomination, but for a guy who is finally figuring out his own swagger, it was disappointing to hear Matt ape Fray frontman Isaac Slade's annoying Kermit the Frog stylings instead of showcasing his own vocal twists. Scott also showed up to change minds. His time on "Idol" was spent awkwardly singing drippy lite-FM staples, but on tour he absolutely destroys (in a good way) Keane's "Bend and Break" and Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles." I know, I know. Keane and Vanessa Carlton are also drippy life-FM staples, but give the guy credit for finally choosing songs written in this decade. Not to mention that his voice sounded richer than a dozen flourless chocolate cakes and his hilarious onstage banter proved that Scott could give Normund Gentle a run for his money (though I'm not sure if I was supposed to giggle when the visually impaired singer uttered Carlton's lyric about "staring blankly ahead"). On the R&B tip, Anoop's bump-and-grind-filled performance was the first one of the night that had the audience snapping pics like paparazzi. But it was Lil Rounds who was an absolute revelation with her high-energy, sass-filled set. The way she strutted around while covering Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys explained why the four judges were beyond harsh to the poor girl when she floundered on "Idol." By the time Lil stripped down to a halter top to sing "Single Ladies," I was convinced that there was no place on Earth more divine at that very moment. The second half of the show kicked off with an Allison Iraheta mini-concert that was as bitchin' as it was brief. The 17-year-old has the vocal prowess of a singer twice her age and she already has the "diva" staging down pat: The youngster sang while a giant fan blew her hair back like she was Mariah Carey. Adorable! I also have to give it up to her for singing Heart's "Barracuda," which was so good it made me forget about Fergie's embarrassing screaming (and flipping!) "Idol Gives Back" rendition.
The Staples Center exploded once Danny Gokey bounded onstage like an eager puppy. I have to admit, seeing the "Idol" star sing "P.Y.T." in the exact spot where Michael Jackson's coffin was displayed nine days ago was a tad uncomfortable and unfortunate. But he soon won me over with a soulful take on Santana's "Maria Maria," which had a mid-song-striptease-and-salsa-with-a-microphone-stand breakdown that had the 60-year-old women in the crowd going crazy. He wrapped up his four-song suite with back-to-back Rascal Flatts: a new and improved "What Hurts the Most" (his phrasing much stronger than it was during "Idol" — but what was with the "Lion King" sun background behind him?!) and what was either an uncomfortably sappy or breathtakingly moving "My Wish," depending on whether you think his story is inspiring or exploitive. Seems like the majority of "Idol" fans at the Staples Center were in the former category because the vibe in the room suddenly switched to one of those Time Life "Songs 4 Worship" commercials where people weep and wave their hands in the air as they sing to the Lord. (The godly lighting backdrop and gospel rant during the finale certainly led to that feeling, I'm sure.) Then the show quickly changed gears from angels to demons, with glamazon Adam Lambert emerging from the back of the stage like an alien from the planet Rocktune. The over-the-top praise Adam received during his unprecedented run on "Idol" — including Kara famously proclaiming him a "rock gawwd!" — is almost an understatement. As far as stage presence goes, he can't be beat. A thousand Lady Gagas could have descended on Downtown Los Angeles singing Madonna tunes while making out with Britney Spears, and I still don't think a single audience member would have been able to look away from Adam's riveting onstage antics. He's got Elvis' snarl, Gene Simmons' cockiness and Klaus Nomi's aura of mystique. And just as I was worried that his set was veering into self-indulgent territory (David Bowie's "Life on Mars"?), the band segued into another Thin White Duke classic, "Fame," and Adam sashayed and preened like an otherworldly creature while unleashing the incomparable vocals we've come to expect. (Wouldn't he be amazing at the VMAs? Like maybe joining already-confirmed musical guests Muse for a version of "Feeling Good," which he performed on "Idol"? He covered their song "Starlight" during last night's set.) I won't say it's unfortunate that "Idol" winner Kris Allen has to follow Adam's epic space oddity, because Allen definitely holds his own. In some ways, Kris' set list is the most masterfully constructed of the entire tour. He begins with the Kanye "Heartless" cover that helped propel him to victory. Then he smartly ditches the anemic "No Boundaries" coronation single for a rousing Killers tune, "All These Things That I've Done." (Audible gasps could be heard as he dropped his voice down to the depths of his chest on the catchy "I got soul but I'm not a soldier" refrain, exposing a deep bass he kept a secret during his "Idol" journey. Why were you holding out on us, Kris?) He tickled the ivories — and sang with an appealing Elton John-esque cadence — during Matchbox Twenty's "Bright Lights," before hopping up and delivering a delirious guitar solo. And just when you thought Kris was ending on a high note with his stellar "Ain't No Sunshine," he busted out the acoustic guitar for "Hey (Friggin') Jude." Show-off. The entire group (minus an apparently sick Megan Joy) joined Allen for the never-ending "na na nas." Just as I was ready to grab my $25 collector's program and head for the exit to beat the rush, the top 10 returned with a final group number, Journey's "Don't Stop Believing." Yes, it's cliché, and yes, you might roll your eyes at the 400 disco balls that emerge from the ceiling for no reason whatsoever, but in many ways it's the perfect winking tribute to a show that began as a glorified karaoke competition and has transformed into a cultural force that digs up nothing short of (wait for it... wait for it...) artistry. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Fabolous Has Major Beef With Styles P In New Film 'Loso's Way' Posted: 17 Jul 2009 03:57 AM PDT Check out an exclusive clip from the companion DVD to Fab's upcoming album of the same name.
Fabolous woke up one morning handcuffed to a hospital bed. After being shot. Whatever happened to bedside manner? Actually, this all happened to Fab's character Loso in the new film "Loso's Way," and we have an exclusive clip from the upcoming DVD.
The flick starts off with Fabolous and one of his hustling partners being chased through the streets. Loso evades the long arm of the law, but his homie isn't as lucky. The film then fast-forwards four years, and Loso has become a big rap artist while his friend serves time in prison and eventually gets out. Chaos prevails momentarily when Los and his Street Fam are out one night, and before they all go to their respective vehicles, an unknown assailant shoots Loso in the leg. It's all very similar to when Fab was hit in the leg by a bullet a few years back. Loso wakes up, handcuffed to a hospital bed and the police try to stick gun charges on him and his crew after they find firearms in the rapper's SUV. Styles P plays an up-and-coming rapper named Bang, who tests Loso's resolve and street credibility by making a dis song against him. Ed Lover plays the shady head of Loso's record label, who coerces his artist to capitalize off the notoriety of being shot and turn around an LP quickly. Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, Ryan Leslie, Juelz Santana, Paul Cain and Albe Back are all featured in the film. Fabolous' "Loso's Way" film and album hit stores July 28. Ne-Yo appears on the song "Makin' Love," while Trey Songz has hook duties on "Last Time," as does Jay-Z on "When the Money Goes." Lil Wayne is featured on "Salute." Related Artists |
| Michael Jackson Was The Biological Father Of His Kids, Tito Insists Posted: 17 Jul 2009 12:50 AM PDT 'Those eyes don't lie,' Tito Jackson says of his late brother's youngest child, known as 'Blanket.'
In the weeks since Michael Jackson's death, gossip reports surrounding the pop singer's three children have descended into sordid territory. Reports have suggested that Jackson's dermatologist might have been the sperm donor for two of the children and that a custody battle is brewing between the children's mother, Debbie Rowe, and the Jackson family. Michael's older brother Tito spoke to British tabloid The Daily Mirror to set the record straight, insisting that MJ is the biological father of his children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II. "They are all his children," Tito said. "Blanket is Michael's, I can tell. Those eyes don't lie. Them eyes are Michael over again. I see a lot of Michael in him." Tito went on to dispute any suggestion that the children's light complexions prove the fact that Jackson is not their father. "Paris and Prince are Michael's children," he said. "Yes, they are. Just because they look white doesn't mean they are not his." The 55-year-old Tito was likely paid for the interview, as was his sister for a Daily Mail interview. The Mirror published an article Wednesday in which Tito discussed his family's concern over Michael's alleged abuse of prescription pills. While it is known that Rowe is the mother of the eldest Jackson children, the identity of Blanket's mother is unknown, even to the Jackson family. "Nobody knows who his mother is, nobody," he said. "That's the million-dollar question. When I find out, I'll call you!" Tito went on to say that the children lived as normal an existence as they could, given that their father was the King of Pop, and even enjoyed famously wearing masks in public to hide their faces. "They know they are famous and they know their dad was famous," he said. "When you grow up in the business, it becomes totally natural. Being around it every day, seeing the girls screaming and having to rush into cars all the time, it was a way of life." Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Adam Lambert On VMA Performers Muse: 'Their Music Is Unbelievable' Posted: 16 Jul 2009 11:14 PM PDT 'I've never actually seen them in concert, so I'll be tuning in for that!,' the 'American Idol' runner-up tells MTV News.
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards are already guaranteed to rate highly among fans of outrageous, rail-thin British comedians, country/pop queens and Stephenie Meyer's sparkly vampires. But it's also going to play pretty well at Adam Lambert's house. See, the "American Idol" runner-up is a huge Muse fan. He covered the Brit rockers' version of the 1964 song "Feeling Good" (from their 2001 album Origin of Symmetry) during Rat Pack week on "Idol," and he's begun working their song "Starlight" into his set on the American Idols Live! tour.
But he was unaware that Muse had been announced to play the 2009 VMAs (they'll be debuting "Uprising," the first single from their much-anticipated album The Resistance, BTW). So, on Thursday, just hours before the Idols Live! tour stop at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, MTV News decided to tell him the news. And needless to say, he was excited to hear it. "I'm really excited, because I've never actually seen them in concert, so I'll be tuning in for that!" Lambert said. "[Muse frontman] Matt Bellamy is the most incredible singer. His voice is unbelievable. It's inspiring. Their music is dope. I think people will be in for a treat, and I hope that they blow up, because they've been around for a while, and their music is unbelievable." The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards will take place September 13 at 9 p.m. ET. Nominees, celebrity presenters and additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks. To be the first to find out the inside scoop, follow the official Inside MTV Twitter account at Twitter.com/insidemtv. Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Michael Jackson Autopsy Results Could Take Two More Weeks Posted: 17 Jul 2009 06:45 AM PDT Toxicology results that were expected this week or next have been delayed, coroner's office says.
The final autopsy results on Michael Jackson will likely take at least two more weeks, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said on Thursday. The Associated Press reported that coroner's office officials are finding that it will take them longer than expected to complete toxicology tests after the initial autopsy failed to provide a definitive cause of death. Jackson, 50, died on June 25, and officials had previously said that by later this week or early next week, they expected to have toxicology results, which could provide more detailed information about what might have caused the singer to go into cardiac arrest. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Thursday that those results are expected to take two more weeks, though he did not specify what is causing the delay. TMZ reported that unnamed sources pinned the delay on incomplete reports from several outside consultants. The final toxicology screen should detail what drugs were in Jackson's system when he died and could determine whether criminal charges are brought in the case. If police find that the singer died as a result of an overdose of medication administered by medical personnel, that person or persons could face criminal charges. Although Los Angeles police officials backpedaled earlier this week from reports that the probe into Jackson's death could become a homicide investigation, Los Angeles County District Attorney's office spokesperson Sandi Gibbons told TMZ on Thursday that the LAPD's investigation is criminal. "There have been conversations by district attorney personnel with police and coroner officials in connection with the ongoing investigation," Gibbons said. "It is common for Los Angeles County law-enforcement agencies to be in contact with the district attorney's office during criminal investigations." Citing unnamed sources, TMZ has reported that LAPD detectives are focusing on the powerful anesthetic Diprivan as the primary cause of Jackson's death. Jackson was said to have used the drug — intended for use in a surgical setting — to combat chronic insomnia, and vials of the intravenously administered drug were reportedly found in Jackson's home. The Los Angeles Times reported on Friday (July 17) that in addition to requesting medical records from a number of Jackson's doctors, authorities are also investigating allegations that the singer frequently used pseudonyms in health matters. They are looking into reports that Jackson's doctors often filled prescriptions for him under false names such as Omar Arnold and Bill Bray, a practice that is a violation of state and federal laws meant to curb the abuse of prescription medicines. Doctors who work with celebrities say they sometimes request that prescriptions be written under pseudonyms in order to protect the patient's privacy. But one physician who works at the rehab center Promises told the paper that the practice is a red flag for a serious drug dependence. As addiction escalates, higher doses are needed, often of the magnitude that "no rational physician" would prescribe, the doctor explained. Jackson was said to have had a strong addiction to prescription pain medications, possibly as a result of injuries suffered on the set of a Pepsi commercial in 1984, when he was seriously burned during a pyrotechnics accident, requiring several painful surgeries. For complete coverage of the life, career and passing of the legendary entertainer, visit "Michael Jackson Remembered." Share your Michael Jackson memories by uploading video and comments to Your.MTV.com or joining the discussion below. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| 'American Idol' Fans Fawn Over Adam Lambert At L.A. Tour Stop Posted: 17 Jul 2009 09:03 AM PDT Anoop Desai also got some love: 'There's something sexy about him,' one fan admits.
LOS ANGELES — If Thursday's American Idols Live! tour stop in L.A. proved anything, it's that America's love for Adam Lambert is as strong as ever. From the preshow screaming whenever his face appeared on the Staples Center JumboTron to the merch counter's sellout of Adam T-shirts, the Glambert fascination was in full force. This was especially true for the "American Idol" fans MTV News caught up with after the show, who had a common love for the rock star in the making.
"Obviously Adam," Natalia Brandon said when asked her favorite performer. (We probably didn't even have to ask, since Natalia was wearing a homemade Adam T-shirt and carrying a sparkly Adam poster.) Beth Nilsson couldn't pinpoint her favorite performance of the night, but she had no trouble picking one performer: "I liked all of Adam's. Not to be, like, an Adam freak, but he was so good, every single one." Hera Hamalian was a little more diplomatic before declaring her undying love for Adam. "I was impressed by all of them equally," she said of the "Idol" top 10. "They're all good — but Adam's a little better." And what was Hera's favorite Lambert performance? "I loved the song where he took his jacket off," she laughed. Before we forget that the "Idol" tour features a few other performers, Hera spread the love around: "I do love Matt [Giraud], who's a little bit of a Justin." Beth also had to admit that Danny Gokey won her over. "I did like his inspirational song," she said of Danny's cover of Rascal Flatts' "My Wish." "Like, 'Keep dreaming, be a dreamer.' We're all gonna go out and achieve our goals thanks to Danny Gokey!" Anoop Desai also picked up a few new fans at the show. "There's something sexy about him," Jennifer Sturtz admitted. "It's very odd," Beth, Jennifer's friend, agreed. "I never noticed that before. He's kind of hot in person!" Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Danny Gokey Just Has To 'Get The Twang Right' For Country Career Posted: 16 Jul 2009 10:34 PM PDT 'Country music kind of houses the message that I like,' the 'American Idol' alum tells MTV News.
Late last month, Danny Gokey — the only top-four "American Idol" contestant who doesn't have a record deal yet — got fans buzzing when he tweeted that he was headed to Nashville for a series of meetings that had "nothing to do" with his charity, the Sophia's Heart Foundation. It seemed like news of Gokey signing to a Nashville label would break any day. Then the weeks went by, and nothing happened. But from the sound of things, that might be changing. Soon.
On Thursday — just hours before the American Idols Live! tour invaded the Staples Center in Los Angeles — MTV News spoke to Gokey, who made it sound like he was not just very close to signing with a label, but to getting fitted for a 10-gallon hat too. "I have a record label coming out [to Friday night's (July 17) tour stop in Ontario, California] to see me perform, and I found a producer I want to work with. His name is Mark Bright. He produced Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts," Gokey said. "There's no twang in me, but I love the message that country [has]. ... Like, could you honestly see me talking about, like, booty and shakin' it, being like, 'Hey, girl!' I'm just not that type of artist. "Country music kind of houses the message that I like, and I can still talk about the things in my music that still goes on in that genre," he added. "And it carries a lot of meaning for me. So I never thought about it before, but I could see myself doing it, if we could just get the twang right." Country might seem like an odd fit for Gokey, who won over legions of fans on "Idol" with his husky voice and soulful takes on Michael Jackson, Seal and Ben E. King, but he was quick to point out that he performed an Underwood song on the show and has been working some Rascal Flatts tunes into his Idols Live! set. And, looking at the current country landscape, he sees himself fitting in perfectly. "You can talk about just about anything in the country theme," he said. "Think about it: Rascal Flatts, they're like really soul/country. And Taylor Swift, there's not a lot of country in her; she's got some pop to her. ... So I want to do something like that, like a soul/pop/country thing. It makes sense to me." Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. Related Photos |
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