Orianthi Promotional Photo. Photo: 19 Entertainment

Orianthi will perform on this week’s American Idol this Wednesday March 17th.

We broke the news exclusively on Friday to our Twitter Followers and our Facebook Fan Page  as Fox did not want to make the official announcement  on the site til Monday, so we snuck to our followers because they didn’t say we couldn’t. 

Orianthi will be performing “According To You” on the show, which is slowly creeping up the charts that used to matter, The Billboard Charts and is sitting at Number 17 right now.  She has been on Funkenberry Radio’s Top 21 for quite a while now. 

When we interviewed Orianthi a few weeks back, she let us know that she recorded an updated version of “Stairway To Heaven” by led Zeppelin with Mary J. Blige and guitar God Steve Vai. 

ALSO, Orianthi will be performing  on this Thursday’s “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and that performance should be hot as well. Janet Jackson will be a guest on the show.  As you all should know, Orianthi was due to play with Janet’s brother, Michael Jackson (You might have heard of him) before his untimely death.  She is all over the documentary “This Is It” which is now out on DVD.

Hope you enjoy the great photo of Orianthi and be sure to check out her rocking performance on “American Idol” this week to see why we are raving about this girl.  “This Is NOT It” for her for sure…..-Dr.FB

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The fan page for Dr. FUNKENBERRY’s CELEB NEWS on FACEBOOK  is blowing up!

I added exclusive photos of Green Day, No Doubt, Seal, and Nikka Costa along with photo albums we have of Janet Jackson, Paul McCartney, Nick Jonas, Seal, Prince, Morrissey, Lily Allen, John Mayer, Taylor Swift,  and there is MORE to come.

I will also be having exclusive content and news coming their first in the coming weeks.

So if you have Facebook, join NOW right HERE.

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Thank you for your support.-Dr.FB

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Dr.Funkenberry now has a Facebook fan page where we will drop news or info sometimes before it hits drfunkenberry.com or we will post some exclusive info there only.

I also have posted exclusive content we were given by Prince, Nick Jonas, Morrissey, Lily Allen, Bruce Springsteen, Janet Jackson, John Mayer, Taylor Swift, and will be adding exclusive content from Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, George Michael, Depeche Mode and many, many more.

We will be having exclusive video premieres from new artists and others and exclusive info in the next coming weeks along with interviews so make sure to sign up.

If you have Facebook, it might be a good idea to join.

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See you there and thanks again for your support. 

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Janet's Gotham Cover.

Janet Jackson is on the cover of the new issue of Gotham where she talks about her late brother and her new music.

She had this to say about her brother Michael Jackson’s death:

“When you hear people say life goes on, it’s really the truth. You can’t stop living. It becomes a part of you. I feel a bit selfish because there are times I feel I shouldn’t be doing this, but I enjoy my work and I have to keep doing it. I have to keep my life going. There are days that are harder than others.”

Janet also spoke about her upcoming new CD:

“It’s going to be a little different. The writing is about life experiences. There’s a part of me that’s craving escapism, which is a sense of wanting to keep on moving with my work but also of coming to terms with reality. So I think it will be upbeat and light.”

We agree with Janet about death and are looking forward to Janet’s “Rebirth” musically so to speak.  What about you?-Dr.FB

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The American Music Awards was the best AMA’s in about 10 years. A majority of the stars were on hand except for Beyonce and Taylor Swift.  A couple years ago, almost every award winner was not there. Another year, the biggest act performing was the return of Motley Crue.

Lady Gaga did not disappoint but left the show empty-handed.  Will the Grammys get it right?  Kelly Clarkson belted out a tune. Carrie Underwood proclaimed her love for her “Cowboy Casanova” with a bevy of back-up dancers.  Janet Jackson went through a medley of her hits surrounded by her new song “Make Me” and an outfit that did not complement her, but did not provide a Super Bowl moment.

A few random notes:

-Was Taylor Swift really in London via satellite or was it to make sure she would not be interrupted by Kanye? (I kid. I kid.)

-Why is no one talking about Green Day’s solid performance?

-How hot was Sofia Vergara?

-Adam Lambert.  Wow or Ouch?

-Did you notice there was no host?

-Good job by American Music Award producers for editing Jennifer Lopez’s performance of a forgettable song by taking out her fall during her performance.  By doing that, you brought attention to it, and provided a moment for us bloggers.

I had a problem with Michael Jackson being nominated for so many awards and winning.  It was based on his older CD’s selling after his death.  It just wasn’t fair for other artists to compete with that.  Thankfully, it is no longer whoever sells more wins, because the only artist to sell more than MJ this year was Taylor Swift. 

At the same time, by not doing a tribute, it cut down on Jermaine’s speech.

What did you all think of the American Music Award show?-Dr.FB

PS I will be adding more to this later as time permits.

Is it me or did the American Music Awards overdress Janet Jackson to make sure there was no wardrobe malfunction? The performance may not have been Janet’s best but it is important for her to get these type of chances so Janet may have some success in the future with radio play and dealing with better concert promotion.

What do you guys think of her synced performance?-Dr.FB

Finally. Here it is. (Not this is it.) The NEW video from Janet Jackson has arrived.

“Make Me” is hot. What do you think?-Dr.FB

Here is a clip of Janet Jackson filming the video for “Make Me” which will be featured in the interview with Robin Robinson for the Janet TV Special later this week, where she will talk about her brother Michael Jackson’s death and how she feels Dr. Conrad Murray is responsible for his death.

For now, peep the clip above and let me know what you think.-Dr.FB

The Flash Mob’s we told you about weeks ago went off on Saturday and for two of them, Janet Jackson showed up.

We had a few friends be a part of it and had this to say:  “It was a lot of fun! Although the press was alerted that she was going to be there, it turned out cool still.  The element of surprise was gone but she still has a ton of hardcore supporters.  A great marketing event since her CD and TV appearances are this week.”

The two she attended were at the Grove and the other at Citywalk.

Janet’s #1’s CD is almost here…….-Dr.FB

Here is a preview of the Janet Jackson interview we told you was taking place next week. Love the cover of Number #1’s being shown in the preview, which we brought to you first as well.

Janet will open up the American Music Awards next week with an 8 minute number and medley.

We have other Janet treats to share very soon. For now, enjoy the video.-Dr.FB

For now, enjoy this preview.