Mercury News, California — In 2008, singer, guitarist and principal songwriter Robertson's mother died, and he was involved in a plane crash that could have been fatal. And that year, just after release of the children's album 'Snacktime!,' band co-founder Steven Page was arre... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kris Allen opens for Barenaked Ladies at a sold out show at the Red Butte Garden on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, UT. Reportedly, there were 3200 tickets available for this concert. Angel Taylor is also on the bil... more info

Mjsbigblog — On Monday night, Kris Allen performs at the gorgeous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, located outside of Denver, CO. Along with Angel Taylor, Kris is acting as one of the opening acts for Barenaked Ladies. The concert is scheduled to begin a... more info

Mjsbigblog — Tonight marks the first of a handful of concerts where Kris Allen will be an opening act for Barenaked Ladies. This concert, which also features Angel Taylor as an opener, is at Stir Cove at Harrah’s Casino in Council Bluffs, IA â... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kris Allen is one of the acts on the bill for tonight’s Red, White & Boom concert at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO. The schedule of performances is as follows: 4:45 p.m. Central – Local performer (unnamed) 5:35 p.m. C... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Actor Tom Cruise (1962) "Attack of the Show" hostess Olivia Munn (1980) Actress Shawnee Smith (1970) Barenaked Ladies keyboardist Kevin Hearn (1969) "The Simpsons" actre... more info

MTV.com News — After 'Paranoid Android,' the 'American Idol' alum is working on a cover of MGMT's 'Electric Feel.'By Jim Cantiello Kris Allen Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images While you should never judge a book by its cover, "American Idol" season-eig... more info

Mjsbigblog — Kris Allen’s headlining tour rolls on with a stop at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, IA on Monday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Central with opening act Green River Ordinance scheduled to come on at 8 p.m. Central and Kris & KAB at approximately 9 p.m. ... more info

Undercover, Australia — The newest Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky is going to feature in a Barenaked Ladies video. more info

Mjsbigblog — Crystal Bowersox’s Friend Calls ‘American Idol’ Success ‘Surreal’ MAUMEE, Ohio — This time last year, Nathan Woodward could step out of the kitchen at the Village Idiot bar/ pizza restaurant and walk right up to the front of the stage to... more info