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On the Road with American Idols

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Young Hollywood chats with your favorite Idols during the "American Idol" tour. Find out what's next in store for them. Hosted by Oliver Trevena.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to YoungHollywood. com. I'm Oliver Trevena here at the Staples Center, the American Idol tour with the man himself, Adam Lambert. So you're on the tour, enjoying it?

Adam Lambert

It's incredible. When we get out on stage, there's, you know, 20,000 some odd people screaming, holding up posters. It's an overwhelming feeling. We get out there and it charges you, it gets you like, gets you going.

Young Hollywood

What's uh, what's next in store for you?

Adam Lambert

As soon as the tour is over, I start, I I finish recording on the album and I start promoting it. So, it's one thing right into another. It's going to be great.

Young Hollywood

What's in store for you?

Adam Lambert

We're finishing the tour. Obviously, and we're we're trying to finish the album right now as well.

Young Hollywood

What else is going on in your world?

Adam Lambert

I don't know if anything I can tell you. A lot of crazy stuff that we keep on the DL, you know? Yeah.

Young Hollywood

Slie, Chris Allen. Excited?

Kris Allen

I'm very excited. This is a big one. It's a big one.

Young Hollywood

Where's been your favorite so far?

Kris Allen

Uh, we played Utah two days ago and that's my hometown. I I guess I could say I'm on top of the world.

Young Hollywood

On top of the world, that's a pretty big statement.

Kris Allen

Yeah, it's a big deal. But who else gets to do this for for fun and a living at the same time?

Young Hollywood

What's next on the road for you?

Kris Allen

Um, as soon as the tour is done, I'm going to take a month off. I've already started planning some vacation time.

Young Hollywood

Where you going?

Kris Allen

With family. Uh, we'll see. It's going to be a deserted island probably somewhere where not I can get away, but beaches for sure.

Young Hollywood

Are you excited?

Kris Allen

I am very excited. This is uh, you know, the Staples, it's LA. We're all pumped for it. A little bit nervous, but I'm ready to go.

Young Hollywood

Now, what's in store for you after the tour?

Kris Allen

Uh, after tour, I just got hired on as a new host, kind of like what you're doing, uh, for Make The Cut.

Young Hollywood

Great. So obviously singing isn't enough. Now you want to take my job. Here, with Allison Iraheta. Hi.

Allison Iraheta

You said my last name right. Tell me, the first person that's ever said it right.

Young Hollywood

You know why?

Allison Iraheta

Why?

Young Hollywood

Because I care. Are you enjoying the tour?

Allison Iraheta

I am definitely enjoying the tour. It's so much fun. Rollercoaster, this whole Idol, American Idol thing.

Young Hollywood

Did you ever imagine it?

Allison Iraheta

No. I mean, I never thought I'd be here. I never thought I'd make it past Hollywood Week in the first place, so it's kind of crazy.

Young Hollywood

Danny Gokey. How are you?

Danny Gokey

Excellent.

Young Hollywood

What what are you laughing at? What's so funny?

Danny Gokey

Love it.

Young Hollywood

Why what's the complaint?

Danny Gokey

Punch me.

Young Hollywood

Okay. Um, awkward moment. Yeah. That was weird. Violence. Any goals to uh delve into the movie business, acting world?

Danny Gokey

You better believe it. Yeah. To do some acting.

Young Hollywood

Are you enjoying the tour?

Danny Gokey

Absolutely. It has been just the most amazing experience so far. It's better than I ever dreamed it would be.

Young Hollywood

Well, what's in store for you after the tour?

Danny Gokey

Um, I'm planning on more tours, more music. Been talking to a few different music publishers about, you know, representing me as far as writing for other artists, other bands. So the songwriting is definitely going to be a big part of what I do after this.

Young Hollywood

Excited about tonight's show?

Danny Gokey

Yeah, I mean this is uh, it's a huge show for all of us. So, I don't know. You know, just Just gotta get out there and do what we know how to do.

Young Hollywood

Where's been your favorite show so far?

Danny Gokey

I think I liked Portland a lot, just because it was our first show. And uh, you know, it was our first taste of sort of how it's gonna be. Great crowd, great venue. So I I loved Portland.

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  • Adam Lambert

    American Idol contestant and interview subject

  • Kris Allen

    American Idol contestant and interview subject

  • Lil Rounds

    American Idol contestant and interview subject

  • Allison Iraheta

    American Idol contestant and interview subject

  • Danny Gokey

    American Idol contestant and interview subject

  • Matt Giraud

    American Idol contestant and interview subject

FAQ

Who hosts the Young Hollywood interview with the American Idols?+
The interview is hosted by Oliver Trevena at the Staples Center.
What are Adam Lambert's plans after the American Idol tour?+
Adam Lambert plans to finish recording his album and begin promoting it immediately after the tour.
What is Kris Allen's favorite tour stop mentioned?+
Kris Allen mentioned Utah as his favorite tour stop because it's his hometown.
What new role did Lil Rounds secure after the tour?+
Lil Rounds was hired as a new host for a show called 'Make The Cut' after the tour.
What are Danny Gokey's aspirations beyond music?+
Danny Gokey expresses his desire to delve into the movie business and acting world.
What does Matt Giraud plan to do after the tour?+
Matt Giraud plans more tours, more music, and is talking to publishers about writing for other artists and bands.

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