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Kris Allen Offers Advice To ‘Idol’s’ Top 24 – And Makes A Prediction

With Hollywood Week over and “American Idol’s” top 24 contestants chosen, last year’s winner has some words of wisdom for the new crop of potential stars.

“Jumping jacks always help,” Kris Allen advised during an appearance on Radio Disney. “Don’t be nervous. People can tell, so just go out, be comfortable and be yourself.”

Kris Allen Back On ‘Idol’ For Haiti Fundraiser

Kris Allen next week will make his first appearance on “American Idol” since winning the show last year, to help raise money for earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Kris Allen Stumbles With Debut Album Sales

Kris Allen may be an “American Idol” winner, but fans didn’t vote him to No. 1. this week, according to Billboard.

The Season 8 victor’s debut album sold a disappointing 80,000 in its first week, the weakest debut of any “Idol” winner, landing it at No. 11.

ROLL CALL: Why Is Kris Allen Sleeping On A Blowup Mattress?

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On The Download: Kris Allen Is An ‘Idol’ Who Delivers

I am very happy with “American Idol’s” latest winner, Kris Allen.

The self-titled debut album from this year’s “American Idol” is finally here and it is among the best first efforts ever of any of the “Idol” winners.

‘Idol’ Winner Kris Allen Remains Humble On New Album

Kris Allen knows he’s not garnering as much attention as Adam Lambert — and that’s OK with him.

Since foiling Lambert at the “American Idol” finale last May, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Conway, Ark., has not appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and declared he’s gay. His music can’t be heard during the credits of the apocalyptic action flick “2012.” And you won’t find him posing in a racy Details photo shoot with a naked woman.

‘American Idol’ Kris Allen To Release Album This Fall

“It was a very good vibe in the studio,” Joe told MTV News in June. “There was no pressure — we just had breakfast, got to know each other.”

The two recorded in Timbaland’s recording facilities, although he wasn’t there at the time.

Kris Allen Cancels ‘Tonight Show’ Appearance Following Death In Family

“American Idol” champ Kris Allen has been forced to pull out of a scheduled appearance on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” later this week.

“I know I was supposed to do conan on wed, but there was a death in my family,” Kris announced to his fans via his Twitter account.

Kris Allen & Adam Lambert Talk Life After ‘Idol’

The “Idols” are about to return to the stage.

The “American Idols Live Tour” is set to kick off on July 5 in Portland, Ore., bringing Season 8’s top 10 on a 50-city tour – and “Idol” winner Kris Allen said he’s loving the ride.

‘American Idol’ Kris Allen ‘Flattered’ By Adam Lambert’s Crush

“American Idol” winner Kris Allen doesn’t mind the attention he receives from his millions of fans – including Adam Lambert.

Kris Allen Signs Record Deal

“American Idol” champ Kris Allen has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings and his recordings have been licensed to Jive Records.

‘Idol’ Winner Kris Allen To Perform The National Anthem At Sunday’s Game 2 Of NBA Finals

“American Idol” winner Kris Allen is taking part in a fiercely contested competition watched by millions, but this time, he’ll have nothing to do with the outcome.

Allen is scheduled to sing the national anthem Sunday before Game 2 of the National Basketball Association finals on ABC. The Los Angeles Lakers have a 1-0 lead over the Orlando Magic.