‘American Idol’ season five champ Taylor Hicks was on the phone with Mark and Mercedes in the morning on Mix 94.1 FM in Las Vegas on Thursday (May 3) to talk about his show at the House of Blues tonight. Hicks talked about living on a tour bus, how he auditioned on ‘Idol’ in Vegas, being named People’s hottest bachelor, gambling, and more. Audio at markandmercedes.com has since been removed.
Taylor Hicks performed at The Grove in Anaheim on Wednesday (May 2). The ‘American Idol’ winner’s low profile show got little media attention with Britney Spears dancing to her music at nearby House of Blues. Watch footage from TMZ below.
‘American Idol’ season five champ Taylor Hicks performed at the Beacon Theatre on April 20th in New York City. Check out pictures from GettyImages (soundcheck / concert) and WireImage (soundcheck / concert). Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube.
‘American Idol’ season five winner Taylor Hicks performed in concert at Borgata’s Music Box in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday (April 14). Check out pictures from FilmMagic. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube.
Pop acts on television this week include Avril Lavigne, who visits ‘The Sauce’ on Monday, ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Tuesday, ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ and ‘Total Request Live’ on Wednesday and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Friday; Lily Allen, who performs on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ on Monday and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Wednesday; ‘American Idol’ castoff Haley Scarnato, who visits ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ and ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Monday and ‘The Morning Show with Mike’ and ‘Fox & Friends’ on Tuesday; Ricky Martin, who visits ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Tuesday; Pussycat Dolls, who appear on ‘TRL’ via web cam on Wednesday; Regina Spektor, who performs on ‘The Late Show’ on Friday; Morrissey, who performs on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Friday; and ‘Idol’ season five champ Taylor Hicks, who performs on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Friday.
‘American Idol’ season five champ Taylor Hicks spoke with People magazine about how he lost 22 pounds from his 6’1″ frame since winning on the FOX hit show in May. Hicks dumped fast food and such southern comforts as fried chicken, instead going for salads, brown rice, fish and chicken noodle soup. “It’s good for your throat,” he says. “It’s also comforting, but it’s light.” The 30-year-old, now at 193 lbs, also is following a serious exercise regimen, running for 45 minutes every other day, no matter where he is. Read more.
‘American Idol’ season five champ Taylor Hicks joined with Red Cross to help victims of the deadly tornado that struck Alabama on Sunday (March 10) at Laser’s Edge in Birmingham, Alabama. Check out pictures from WireImage.
‘American Idol’ season five winner Taylor Hicks returns to his hometown this weekend for two concerts at the Alabama Theatre. His dad talked with Birmingham’s FOX6 News anchor Janice Rogers about the big weekend and what life has been like lately on the road.
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‘Access Hollywood’ reports Taylor Hicks has partnered with the Red Cross for his return visit to his hometown of Birmingham. Currently on his first major US tour since winning the fifth season of ‘American Idol’, Hicks has invited the organization to come to his hometown tour stop to raise funds in aid of victims of a March 2nd tornado.