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May 18, 2007
Keep on giving
Photograph/Ron Davis
"American Idols" past and present continue to be in a charitable mood. And starting Monday, Season 2 finalist Kimberley Locke (shown above) is partnering with the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation for an auction of clothing and accessories worn by some of our fave "Idol" contestants and participants. Proceeds will benefit Camp Heartland and other children's charities.
The auction is called "Kimberley Locke & Idol Friends." Whose stuff specifically can you bid on? Well, all the Top 12 from this season have pitched in something. That means rocker-esque apparel from Gina Glocksen, something slinky from Haley Scarnato, maybe one of Phil Stacey's hats or Chris Richardson's hoodies.
Past "Idols" - plus, er, current judges - also are involved: shirts from Carrie Underwood and Clay Aiken, one of Ruben Studdard's 205 jerseys, a suit from Paula Abdul and, my favorite, one of Simon Cowell's T-shirts, which probably would be too tight on me!
Bidding starts at 6 a.m. PDT here. FYI: Kimberley just happens to have a relatively new CD out; her second album, "Based on a True Story," dropped May 1.
In other "Idol" news:
* On this week's "American Idol Extra" show, it was a reunion of sorts as Top 12 contestants began to filter back to L.A. for next week's big finale. Haley (No. 8), Brandon Rogers (No. 12) and Lakisha Jones (No. 4) showed up in the studio to talk about the season. Here's a snippet of what they had to say:
Haley: "I loved Melinda (Doolittle), and it was shocking she was eliminated. I think (the show was) hyping the two power vocals (the other being Lakisha). Now they're both gone, and it's so surreal. As for me, it was a privilege to be on the show. I think it will help all of us."
Brandon: "I was shocked, too. But Blake (Lewis) is my boy. I'm glad he's there (in the finals). The last three contestants have three different styles. It's a tough part of the season."
Lakisha: "I saw it coming (Melinda's departure). Some people liked Melinda, some liked Jordin (Sparks). The younger people like Blake and Jordin. If I were singing in the finale, it would be 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston."
* There have been mixed reviews of the Death Cheaters dress Melinda wore on Wednesday night's results show. Personally, I thought it was a great choice for her. Melinda said, "It was the only dress I hadn't worn! When I saw it, I bought it because I loved it."
* Remember: Tickets for this summer's "American Idols Live!" tour - which stops on July 25 at our very own Arco Arena - go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday via Ticketmaster. Prices range from $37.75 to $70.75.
Note to you: Enter The Bee's contest to win two tickets to see the show with yours truly. Click on the link above.
Posted by Leigh Grogan at May 18, 2007 01:47 PM
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