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‘Glee’ Star Matthew Morrison Duets With Elton John

Back in October, it was announced that Elton John would join forces with ‘Glee‘s‘ Matthew Morrison on Morrison’s debut album. But with a tour, a new CD with Leon Russell, executive producing and providing music for ‘Gnomeo & Juliet,’ AND a new baby, Elton’s schedule was a little busy. On Monday he finally made it into the studio with Morrison to record a mash-up (something which Morrison’s Mr. Schuester character would have been proud) of two classic Elton John/Bernie Taupin tunes, ‘Mona Lisas & Madhatters‘ and ‘Rocket Man.’

Per Parade:

“I just did it! It’s a duet. It’s great, really fantastic. He sings great on it,” says John.

You can’t argue with that! Does this news make you want to buy Morrison’s album more or less? Do you think the star power of Sir Elton can propel Morrison up the charts? Tell us in the comments below.

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Kris Allen is Your New American Idol

Wow! What an upset! Adam Lambert may have surprised fans all season with his unique vocal capabilities and his dramatic flair but in the end it was the humble boy next door Kris Allen who came out on top! When the married college student from Conway, Arkansas first sang Leon Russell’s “A Song for You” in Louisville auditions, he seemed nothing more than another “Idol” hopeful. Now, he is your Season 8 American Idol!

Per OMG Yahoo:

“I’m sorry, I don’t even know what to feel right now. This is crazy,” said a stunned Allen. “I’m exhausted, and I’m shocked, I’m really shocked.”

Runner-up Adam Lambert had been considered the likely winner since almost the start of the season. His dramatic performances and huge vocal range consistently won the best critiques from the judges week after week while Kris lew under the radar for much of the season. After the results of the voting on Tuesday’s final performance episode were announced, with nearly 100 million votes being cast, Kris was left basically speechless. “Are you serious?” he asked host Ryan Seacrest. “Are you friggin’ serious?” Kris ended the night covered in confetti, singing what will be his first single called “No Boundaries” which was co-written by American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi. As Ryan Seacrest said in announcing the result: “The underdog, the dark horse, comes back and wins the nation over.” Ryan ended the show by reminding us that it’s less than eight months till next January, when this starts all over again.

Congratulations to Kris!!!

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