Katharine McPhee has released a Christmas single, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”, currently available on iTunes. Her new album, Unbroken, hits stores January 5th.
To download the song click here.

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It’s time for another American Idol poll! It has been almost a month since the last one, and it took quite a while for the tie-breaker vote to come in, which explains this delay. That single vote declared Bo Bice as the winner for his version of Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me. Thank you to all who participated. I am hoping for more votes this time haha!

Anyway, for this edition of Who Did It Best?, I am still featuring three Idols. I’ve been thinking of what song to feature, though, because it’s the Christmas month. So I said to myself that it has to be a happy or positive one. And one song stood out from my list: Somewhere Over The Rainbow. As far as my research is concerned, three Idols did sing the song. First, season 2’s top 3 Kimberly Locke, then runner-up Katharine McPhee on the 5th season, and Jason Castro two seasons ago. They all gave their own take, three different versions of a classic fairy tale song, so it’s up to you guys who do you think did best. Time to vote again!

First up, Kimberly:

Next, McPheever!

And finally, Jason:

Now it’s time to pick one! Here’s the poll

A very Merry Christmas, everyone! Happy voting!

Which of these famous brunettes do you think is the most beautiful?

Survey Results – GlowDay.com

Name: Katharine McPhee

Date of Birth: March 25, 1984

Origin: United States

Famous For: American Idol

Katharine McPhee is a natural beauty, with her bedroom eyes, feminine features, full lips, and luxurious brown locks. Even without the aid of professional lighting and make up, no one could ignore her as she stepped into the American Idol building.

It’s very rare that a caucasian brunette is attractive enough to compete with the beauties of Asian and Latino backgrounds. But Katharine is definately a strong contender. Her smile is incredible, and every curve of her sensual face is perfect and unique. She is a goddess in form and feature.

EFB Rating: 10/10

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Vote ‘em! Yay or Nay to Katharine McPhee’s Marchesa dress worn to the International Emmy Awards Gala in NYC? I normally adore everything that comes out of the Marchesa closet, but I”m on the fence about this one. What’s your take?

Yay or Nay: Katharine McPhee wears Marchesa

Katharine McPhee has a great body. She has pretty legs and looks nice wearing high heels. I can’t say i dig her new hair style though. It’s too short for my taste but she is still a pretty girl and I suppose at some point she will let it grow back out. Maybe even go back to he natural brunette. It’s a minor distraction from her very sexy legs in high heels. Here she poses in the press room following the 37th International Emmy Awards, held at the New York Hilton

I actually like this flurry, white thing she’s wearing. Especially, when it’s paired with her platinum blonde hair with a tiny braid at the front! She reminds me of snow queen. Quite lovely, really!

photos:justjared

83rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2009 has a new route! For the first time ever, the parade route will bypass Broadway and travel down 7th and 6th Avenue’s to Macy’s in Herald Square.

Stars joining the line-up include Bello, Grandma and the cast of the Big Apple Circus, Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, Alan Cumming, Billy Currington, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba!, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Gloria Gaynor, Sarah Hughes, Kermit the Frog and Tiffany Thornton, Jane Krakowski, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley with Judah Marley, Katharine McPhee, Miss America 2009 – Katie Stam, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Mitchel Musso, Keke Palmer, The Pizzarelli Quartet, Jay Sean and Carly Simon.

Enchantment returns this November as Macy’s magical procession of pomp and pageantry ushers in the holiday season at the 83rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. From the trumpeting of the time-honored phrase Let’s Have a Parade. to the first glimpse of one of Macy’s signature giant helium balloons, the march of whimsy will delight more than 3.5 million spectators lining the streets of Manhattan and more than 50 million viewers nationwide. America’s Parade steps to the beat of its own drums on Thursday, November 26th at 9:00 AM bringing with it 8,000 participants including the nation’s best marching bands, jaw-dropping performance groups, cheerleaders, clowns, giant balloons, fanciful floats and the biggest star of them all, the one-and-only Santa Claus.

From a small band of Macy’s employees gathered in 1924 to commemorate the holiday season to a tradition that has delighted millions for generations, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is truly an icon of American popular culture. Changing with the times from a Parade of floats, zoo animals, clowns and bands that marched down a more than 5- mile route to a Parade filled with giant helium balloon characters, celebrities, and more; the Macy’s Parade this year will mark yet another milestone moment. Having marched down parts of Broadway for 82 years, the 2009 procession will be the first to bypass Broadway in the history of the Parade. Over the years, the Macy’s Parade route has changed five times as it traveled through Manhattan. From the initial Harlem step-off site in the mid 1920s to its current 77th Street starting line, the Parade route has evolved with the city.

The 2009 Macy’s Parade will begin at 77th Street and Central Park West, travel down to Columbus Circle where it will turn onto Central Park South. Once the Parade reaches 7th Avenue it will turn once more and march down 7th Avenue through Times Square to 42nd Street. At the famed intersection, it will turn east to 6th Avenue and begin its final march down the Avenue of the Americas to 34th Street, where it will turn towards Macy’s famed flagship and end at 7th Avenue marking a 2.65-mile march.

“This is a milestone year for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” said Robin Hall, executive producer of Macy’s National Events. “Dramatic changes in the mid-town landscape will divert us for the first time from the fabled Broadway route we have followed since our first Parade in 1924. However, our course will remain true and the Parade will continue to entertain millions as Spider-Man returns to the sky and the first new Santa Float in almost half a century makes its debut.”

The 83rd Annual Macy’s Parade will be an unparalleled crowd-pleasing spectacle that features 1,500 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers; 800 clowns; 15 giant character helium balloons; 35 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles; 10 marching bands; 24 floats; and a host of celebrity performers.

Rise of the Giants
The sky above the streets of Manhattan will be alive once more filled with colorful friends as the Parade’s signature giant helium character balloons soar on Thanksgiving morning. The line-up of giants features a who’s who of children’s classic characters from comic book superheroes to the stars of television, films and American pop culture. New arrivals to the Thanksgiving Day balloonfest are everyone’s favorite neighborhood super-hero™, the web slinger himself, Spider-Man®; the ever cute and cuddly Pillsbury Doughboy®; America’s favorite clown Ronald McDonald®; and the top mouse on deck, Sailor Mickey Mouse.

Making a vaunted return to the Parade to complete the 15 giant balloon line-up are some of the nation’s most favorite characters including Abby Cadabby, Buzz Lightyear, Dora the Explorer™, Flying Ace Snoopy, Horton, Kermit the Frog™, Pikachu™, Shrek®, Smurf, SpongeBob SquarePants™ and Supercute Hello Kitty®. These giant balloons are only one portion of the buoyant procession; the Macy’s Parade also boasts 35 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles, which can range in size from 12 to 25 feet tall and give the line of march a tiered perspective. The Macy’s Parade features a team of Balloonatics – balloon experts who create, maintain and inflate the Parade’s balloon line up. A fun bunch, the Parade Balloonatics are known to give lessons in balloon speak to spectators every year. Two very important facts should be known when referring to the Parade’s giant helium characters. One is that although the Parade’s signature balloons seem to float in the air, they are indeed balloons – not floats. The second and most important is that Macy’s does not blow up the balloons – that would be very disappointing to millions who would not get to see them fly on Parade day…that’s why they are inflated!

Floating Scenes of Wonder
Riding down the street on Thanksgiving Day will be the Parade’s magical lineup of floats that feature landscapes of fantasy. These moving stages transport millions of spectators on unexpected journeys. The new float line-up includes a salute to the heroes in our everyday lives on the Local Heroes Helping Everyday float; a magical land where friends come to life to play and dance on the There’s A Party in My City float, and the first new Santa’s Sleigh in more than 40 years.

The dazzling stages that ride down the streets of New York City each year take months of painstaking work by the skilled artisans of the Macy’s Parade Studio. The gifted Studio team design and build each float from the ground up. Wood, foam and other materials are the skeleton that gives life to this fleet of fantasy. In addition to the three new stages, 21 floats will make a return appearance to the line up this Thanksgiving.

The returning float roster includes 123 Sesame Street, Big Apple, Bridge To The Future, Bountiful Harvest Cornucopia, The Care Bears™ Winter Fun-derland, Castle of Dreams, Cele-bear-ate Hugs Worldwide, Doodlebug, Jolly Polly Pirate Ship, M&M’s® Chocolate Candies on Broadway, Marion-Carol Showboat, Musical Innovation Bigger Than Life, Pep Squad, Shine On, The Smurfs™, Snoopy’s Doghouse, Spirit of Liberty, Tom Turkey, The True Spirit of Thanksgiving, Winter Wonderland in Central Park and Woodland Family Gathering. In addition, the famed Speed Racer Mach 5 will be making a special appearance in the line of march this year.

Drum Roll Please
Strike up the band and pump up the volume, as the Parade’s signature marching bands hit the perfect rhythm this Thanksgiving. The musical heartbeat of the Parade, the marching bands and students representing their home states in this year’s holiday spectacular are the nation’s highest caliber musical and marching talents. Ready to step to the beat are Adair County High School from Columbia, Kentucky; Frank W. Ballou Senior High School from Washington, DC; Choctawhatchee High School from Fort Walton Beach, FL; Franklin Regional High School from Murrysville, PA; Harrison High School from Kennesaw, GA; Morgantown High School from Morgantown, WV; Pickerington Central High School from Pickerington, OH; Pittsburg High School from Pittsburg, CA; Towson University from Towson, MD; and Macy’s Great American Marching Band featuring students from all fifty states.

Taking Center Stage
Adding pomp, cheer, spins, flips and dips to the holiday revelry are some of the nation’s best performance groups. From the cheerleaders to a one-of-a kind group of peddlers, the Parade features a host of unique performers. Set to wow the crowds are performers from the Big Apple Circus, Chinese American Community Center Folk Dance Troupe, Mike Miller Dance Team, NETSational Seniors & NETS Kids Dance Team, The Purple Peddlers, Varsity Spirit, Spirit of Long Island Mounted Drill Team, Stagedoor Manor, and USA Jump Rope.

Stars on 34th Street
Celebrating the start of the holiday season will be performers from stage, screen and music riding down the streets of New York City to Macy’s famed home on 34th Street. The stars joining the line-up include Bello, Grandma and the cast of the Big Apple Circus, Andrea Bocelli, Boys Like Girls, Alan Cumming, Billy Currington, DJ Lance Rock and the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba!, Jimmy Fallon and The Roots, Gloria Gaynor, Sarah Hughes, Kermit the Frog and Tiffany Thornton, Jane Krakowski, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley with Judah Marley, Katharine McPhee, Miss America 2009 – Katie Stam, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Mitchel Musso, Keke Palmer, The Pizzarelli Quartet, Jay Sean and Carly Simon.

Nationwide Star
From coast to coast, Americans will gather around the television to share in the magic of the Parade via the national broadcast on NBC-TV. One of the nation’s most viewed events, NBC’s Emmy® Award winning telecast of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be hosted by TODAY’s Matt Lauer, Meredith Viera and Al Roker. The telecast will air from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon in each of the four time zones in the continental United States. Star power on Thanksgiving morning will include performances from some of the hottest Broadway shows including Billy Elliot, Bye Bye Birdie, Hair, and Shrek. In addition, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes® will return to kick in the start of the holiday season.

A Holiday Treat for Children Everywhere, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s finale features the biggest star of all, the one-and-only Santa Claus. As his sleigh comes into view, Macy’s will wish everyone “Happy Holidays” and a “Merry Christmas.”

Source and Photos: Macy’s

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Fuzzy vests seem to be making a comeback as Kristin Cavallari, Amerie, and Katharine McPhee have all been spotted wearing them recently.   Would you?

Dessa vez a disputa foi pesada até o último segundo, mas acabou que o vestidinho nude da Kristen não agradou tanto quanto o turquesa da Katharine! E eu vou ser super sincera em dizer que eu tava torcendo muuuito pra esse look. Gente, sério. Que vestido maravilhoso é esse? Amei a cor, o balanço, a combinação com a bolsa e os brincos. O detalhe das costas formando um cinto na frente fez toda a diferença. O penteado ficou lindo e o make divino. Olhos bem destacados, blush pêssego e batom beeem cor-de-boca. Combinação perfeita! AMEI.

Check out Katharine McPhee’s Christmas song “I’ll Be Home For Christmas.” Download link in the comments.

Now we know this won’t make us popular in the blogosphere (because for some reason, Katharine McPhee has like the most loyal following ever), but we have to be true to ourselves.  

Ladies and gents, McPhee’s “Had It All” music video: 

I could listen to Kitty Kat sing all day. She really does belt it out, and for that, I applaud her. If I were blind, my opinion would stop there, but as it is, God gave me eyes that function, and I’ve used them to watch an unfortunate music video.

When we first heard of McPhee’s move to blonde, we were apprehensive, then we loved it, and now we hate it. LOOK AT THAT MOP! Oh Katharine, what went wrong? Your peasant bowlcut is only missing a potato sack garment, which we’ll provide you free of charge. No worries. 

Just when we thought mop head was here to stay, she got all Twilight on us. Ew. She looks like she kissed a clown…and forgot to wash the shampoo out of her hair. This look wouldn’t be terrible, but the frequent wide-mouthed close-ups made us turn away more than once. 

Look #3 (actually the same as #2, just a far-away shot). The dress is actually kind of nice – if it wasn’t for the brassiere-esque top. She really strapped those bad boys down, for which we mutually thank and scold her. We wish the whole video would’ve been shot in a setting like this (skip the cliche desert backdrops, thanks). 

And finally, we realize the purpose behind the entire music video. It’s her audition for CoverGirl, as is evidenced by her vampire lips and above pose. Sadly, CG won’t come a-knockin’, Kat. At least, not while you’re fraternizing with the execs from Walmart and Best Buy (yes, we’re still bitter). 

Despite our dislike of the vid, we really do love the song and her voice, and we’re really truly hoping for better McPhee times in the future.

Katharine McPhee . Kristen Stewart [1] . Taylor Swift .

Mariana Ximenes . Lauren Conrad . Kristen Stewart [2] .

Katharine McPhee use to have brown hair and now she is blonde, sure it’s not super big news but it is a good reason to see new pictures of Katharine McPhee. So here she is as a blonde looking just as hot as she did as a brunette, don’t stop the presses or anything but do take a couple minutes to look at these photos that were taken at the Glamour Women of The Year Awards

We’ve been pretty hard on Katharine McPhee the past two months due to her innane Twittering about D-list events, but recently she actually impressed us.

Here she is at Glamour’s Women of the Year Event.

Um, wow.

After we picked our mouths up off the floor, we immediately began writing this post. She finally looks like the goddess we knew she always was. 

Katharine, to borrow a line from Christina Aguilera, you got soul, you got class, you got style with your bad ass!

Well played.