Melody Plant

Earlier this month, American Idol runner up Katharine McPhee was dropped by her record label. However, it is being reported that the sexy songstress may be getting another opportunity to take on the industry again as she recently signed a new deal with Verve. I think she’s just going to fail again but oh well. Verve Music Group president/CEO Bruce Resnikoff said “The album she is working on will show many new sides to her talents as an interpreter and a songwriter, and show everyone just how special she is.” Kat is said to be recording her label debut which is said to be ready to come out before the end of this year.

Check out a barefooted singer as she rode a roller coaster. It’s a smart move if you don’t want to lose them while on the ride. American Idol champ Jordin Sparks was spotted as she enjoyed a well-deserved day off as she hit up the roller coasters and water rides at Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland last Friday. In other Jordin news, the season 6 champ will join season 5 runner up Katharine McPhee in celebration of the country’s 232nd birthday by performing on NBC’s Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular which is a live one-hour special that will air on Friday, July 4 at 9PM ET/PT.

American Idol alum Katharine McPhee is the new spokeswoman for Neutrogena. What a great career move for her – or at least a great help for what little career she has left. Sources close to the deal say that Kat walked away with half a million bucks to her name. Both parties have yet to confirm the deal but Kat was spotted shooting a Neutrogena commercial in LA last week. It wouldn’t take long for people to put two and two together. Kat joins some interesting company as the past faces of Neutrogena include Hayden Panettiere, Vanessa Hudgens and Mischa Barton.

New photos of American Idol alum and recent record label dropout Katharine McPhee with Broadway producer husband Nick Cokas at their February 2 wedding reception at St. Viviana’s in Los Angeles have been released. New information about the wedding has come out as well. The couple had a special candle lighting ceremony and walked down an aisle of ivory and pink rose petals. It was first reported that Kellie Pickler was a guest but she also happened to be a bridesmaid. 43-year old Nick serenaded Kat with his rendition of Billy Joel’s ‘She’s Got a Way’ while 23-year old Kat sang her version of Natalie Cole’s ‘Unforgettable’.

Neil Sedaka is Orange

If you are looking for an Oompa Loompa or maybe someone related to the likes of George Hamilton and Donatella Versace, look no further than Neil Sedaka.

The 68-year old legendary singer and songwriter was honored at an event this past weekend. He also took some time to pose with normal-skin-toned American Idol alum in Katharine McPhee. The picture of the duo just accentuated Neil’s amber color, don’t you think?

What is it with people and spending too much time in the tanning salon? It’s not the least bit attractive. What shade is that anyway? Burnt sienna? Orange never looked so bad.