When it rains, it pours.

Yesterday was the American Idol Live Tour meet and greet day for the top 10 contestants for the next FACE of FOX! Talk about a great time! At first, the event was very hot, but fellow contestant Stephanie and I decided that we were just going to tell everyone we got into a serious water balloon fight. That makes more sense, anyways. As the day progressed, the bad weather moved in. When the rain started, I have to admit, I was pretty excited because I was SOOOO hot but then a tornado warning was issued! The clouds were really dark and we were all soon rushed inside just to be safe. After the severe weather passed, we were allowed back outside to meet those who were brave enough to come see their favorite American Idol contestants. It was pouring rain the entire time! The majority of people were soaking wet and even with an umbrella, I got drenched. The show was really good - the idols are awesome! My favorite, I have to say was Crystal. She rocked! I thought that Stephanie Cooke was going to pass out when they started to sing a Bon Jovi song!! Needless to say, the concert was a great time! I only wish that we were able to meet more people. This just means that more events are going to have to be scheduled! Keep an eye out Hampton Roads, I'm coming for you!

As for now, I'm a little sickly due to the unfortunate weather of yesterday. I hope that all of you are having a wonderful Friday night and having a great time with this beautiful weather that we have today! Make sure to keep watching my video... only a little over a week left!

American Idol, LIVE

Tomorrow is the big day people! American Idol Live in VA Beach! I am really excited not only for the concert but to meet people from all over Hampton Roads with the other Top 10 contestants for The FACE of FOX! We will be out at the concert for a fun meet and greet. If you already have tickets to the show, please look for me! I would love to meet you and hear your thoughts on the competition so far. There will also be fun goodies from FOX 43 there as well so make sure to come by, say hi, and pick up some fun stuff! If you don't have tickets, YOU NEED TO INVEST IN SOME! The show is at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, it starts at 730p, and it is going to be awesome. Tickets are still available, so CLICK HERE if you'd like some! I really hope to see everyone, and their mom, there!

Also, keep watching my video for the FACE of FOX!!! I moved up to third place today!

JT as Simon's replacement on AI?

SAY IT IS SO! To say that I am freaking out at this current moment is an understatement. I'm watching E! News right now and they are saying that Justin Timberlake may in fact be Simon's replacement on American Idol. If this is the case, I will be the happiest person in the world. I have been a Justin Timberlake fan since his Mickey Mouse Club days. In my opinion, he is the PERFECT replacement. Musically talented, funny but can be serious, and he's easy on the eyes? Also, I think Ellen and JT will mesh so well on the show. (She was such a great addition last season!) I WISH WE COULD VOTE FOR THIS BECAUSE IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN! If it happens, it's going to make me LOVE American Idol on FOX43 that much more! Say it is so, American Idol gods!

Merry Christmas... in July!

It's Christmas in July on The Hampton Roads Show! How much fun is that? I know Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and with all of this hot weather, the idea of snow and chillier temps is really appealing to me. They are talking about all kinds of fun Christmas presents that you can buy now, ways to begin to prepare for the December holiday, and I'm pretty sure Kelly even carves and ice sculpture! What can't that girl do? It got me wondering... do people REALLY start shopping for Christmas presents in July? If so, kudos to you... that is what I call preparation. I wanna know, what is your favorite holiday? Although I love Christmas, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! TURKEY AND STUFFING... enoughhhh said! Let me know what you think!

Also, today I was number 4 out of the Top 10 in terms of votes! Please keep voting and watch as many times as you can! CLICK HERE to watch!

THE NEW VIDEO IS LAUNCHED

I AM SO EXCITED! My new, second round FACE of FOX video is now launched! You HAVE to go watch it and let me know what you think. I even have a little bit of my skydiving video in there! (A little insider info... I'm terrified of heights!!) Remember that every time you watch the video, that counts as ONE vote! This is 25% of the final decision of who is the NEXT FACE OF FOX 43 so it's really important to vote A L O T!!!! I hope that you love it!

XOXO

CLICK HERE!!

"When you think Tim McGraw..."

I JUST GOT CONFIRMATION THAT MY SECOND FACE OF FOX VIDEO HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY UPLOADED! Happy dance, woop woop, all that good stuff. I am so excited about my video and I can not wait for you to see it! My friend James did a great job doing some voice overs for me and I think the video looks really good. You'll have to let me know, tomorrow... get ready to vote people, it's go time.

Alright, now on to other Sunday Funday activities...

Today at The Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Tim McGraw will be performing. I know a lot of my friends are really excited about this concert because they are HUGE Tim fans. It should be a really good (and hot!) show. The Amphitheater does something that I think is really cool... if you have a lawn ticket, when you get to the show, if you want to "trade up", you just pay $10 and get an actual seat. Now, I personally am a fan of sitting in the lawn... BUT for some shows, I would like to sit in a seat so I might have to "trade up" one of these days. Speaking of concerts at the Amphitheater, who is going to The American Idol Live tour this upcoming Thursday? It's going to be a great show... so much talent AND all 10 of the Top 10 for The FACE of FOX 43 will be there, too! You have to come... I would love to meet you and tell you ALL about my ideas for the FACE of FOX. So, there you go... you have plans for this Thursday! Now, if you're going to Tim tonight, drink lots of water and have a great time!

Don't forget that TOMORROW my new FACE of FOX video launches. Don't worry, I'll make sure to share the link for you so you can vote thousands and thousands of times!

HOT, HOT, HOT

Wow, the weather this week is no joke. It has been so hot that it makes doing much of anything outside a chore! Yesterday, the thermometer in my car said that it was 111 degrees! Add in the humidity and you have a recipe for trouble. I hope that everyone has been keeping cool and hydrated because we're on to another day of this heat wave.

I'm hoping that it is a little bit cooler by the beach today because I'm heading down to the oceanfront to check out some cool chalk art on the boardwalk between 16th and 18th Street. I have ALWAYS wanted to see people do this so I was excited when I found the event! It sounds like it's fun for the whole family and my littlest sister, Maggie, is an artist so I'm going to see if she wants to join in on the adventure I have planned for today. You should come, too!

The 2nd round video for The FACE of FOX 43 is due tomorrow by 3pm! I have a few more things to get covered... I hope you all will LOVE it! Keep a look out, get excited! I know I can't wait for you all to see this one. SOON, SOON, SOON.

Alright, out into the heat I go.

Good luck and God Speed.

TOP 10 ENTOURAGE

Consider this, your formal introduction.

Hello world,

Boy, do I have fun news for you! Today, I got to meet the other 9 of the top 10 contestants for the next FACE of FOX 43! These people were so great! We were able to do a photo shoot, shoot a commercial, and my favorite, fill out loads of paper work. It was so much fun to finally meet everyone in person. I am very excited to see where this journey will go next. At the meeting, we also found out what was required for our next video... and it's due on Sunday! It's time to hit the ground running and get this baby into production. Hopefully you all will love every second of the next installment of "Katie Harden for the Next FACE of FOX!" I also just made a mini commercial featuring some of the Norfolk Tides. Those guys are great and I love going to their games. I hope that you all enjoy that clip. As for tomorrow, it's a full day. Jamey Johnson is playing a free military concert so I will be looking for people to be in my video there! Time to get your game faces on people, I'm coming for you. GET EXCITED!

Alright, that's it for today... this lady is sleepy.

See you in my dreams, Hampton Roads.

XOXO