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TV Guide had the opportunity to interview one of the most talked about Idol contestants in AI history, Sanjaya Malakar. They caught up with him a mere 24 hours after he turned eighteen. A surprisingly dry-witted Sanjaya dishes on his birthday, his semi-vegetarian diet, his impending move to Los Angeles, and why his American Idol buddies are going to kick his butt!
For the full interview, go to TV Guide!

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Jordin Sparks has been named one of 2007’s Hot Hollywood Power Players by Us Weekly.
Jordin is named "The People’s Choice" in the magazine issue that went on sale on Friday. The article refers to Jordin’s "powerful pipes and girl-next-door good looks" as American Idol’s "saving grace."
Jordin’s first single "Tattoo" has already been immensely popular on the charts, and she has a record deal and an album due out Nov. 20.
Read more about why Jordin’s first single is such a success!

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"The Next Great American Band," a new FOX show by the American Idol producers, offers all the drama, intrigue, and musical performances that it takes to make an amazing reality show. Make sure to check out our sneak previews. This video goes into the more interesting trials and tribulations that some of these bands have experienced throughout their careers. Check out this video to get an early look at some of the bands. Both male and female band members of all ages discuss the bumpy (sometimes literally) road that led them to these Vegas auditions. They’ll both leave you wanting to know who is going to end up as "The Next Great American Band!"

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Jordin Sparks has certainly hit the ground running since her season six American Idol win. As Chuck Taylor of Billboard notes, she went about making her first single in a rather unconventional yet brilliant way:
So many American Idols who won favor with voters because of sheer vocal potency ultimately betray that trust by entering the studio and recording music aiming to fluff up the hip factor"and in the process, hiding their gifts behind junk production and throwaway tracks. How refreshing that season six winner Jordin Sparks kick-starts her career with a genuine showcase of her beautiful voice. Midtempo melodic keeper "Tattoo," about the indelible emotions that remain after a faded relationship, is an ideal fit for a first fall hit, with crisp, mature instrumentation and a vocal that is ironically reminiscent of fellow "AI" hitmaker Kimberley Locke (a supreme compliment). "Chuck Taylor
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Ryan Seacrest, host of the 59th PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS and AMERICAN IDOL, will take a late-night break on the eve of the EMMYs to sit down with Spike Feresten on the sophomore season premiere of TALKSHOW WITH SPIKE FERESTEN Saturday, Sept. 15 (Midnight-12:30 AM ET/PT) on FOX. Feresten and Seacrest will chat host-to-host as Seacrest prepares to host one of televisions biggest events.
In addition to catching up with Seacrest on the road at the San Diego AMERICAN IDOL auditions, the premiere will feature a new installment of Comedy for Stoners and Spike hitting Venice Beach for a sketch feature on Homeland Security.
Hosted by Emmy-nominated writer Feresten (Seinfeld, Late Show with David Letterman), TALKSHOW offers a fresh approach to the conventional late-night format. The series dispenses with the traditional monologue, features comedy in every act and uses guests in unpredictable ways.
Check out Ryan’s promotional video for the Emmys right here [...]

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Season 3 finalist and Oscar winning actress Jennifer Hudson will be bringing her talents to the big screen once again in Sex and the City: The Movie. In a shift from her Best Supporting Actress winning role as Effie White in Dreamgirls, Hudson will be playing the assistant to main character Carrie Bradshaw [Sarah Jessica Parker] in the film based on the popular comedy series.
While Hudson will be new to the cast, actors Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and Chris Noth, along with executive producer Michael Patrick King are all on board for the film that will be set in Manhattan, four years after the television series’ conclusion.
Hudson has been keeping busy since leaving the American Idol stage three years ago. In addition to working on her debut album for Arista Records, currently slated for an early 2008 release, Hudson recently wrapped up production on a [...]

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KIMBERLEY LOCKE will release a new collection of holiday recordings on November 6, 2007. Simply titled Christmas, the set will include her two Billboard #1 AC hits "Up On The Housetop" (2005) and "Jingle Bells" (2006). Other highlights include classic arrangements of holiday must-hear songs, including "Frosty the Snowman," "Away In A Manger, "Holly Jolly Christmas," as well Kimberley’s take on some more modern classics like Wham’s "Last Christmas," and The Carpenter’s "Merry Christmas Darling." Kimberley joined sax man Dave Koz for a bluesy version of "Please Come Home For Christmas." The album will be sold as an exclusive digital download via all digital outlets including iTunes.
"Whenever a newer recording artist makes a holiday album, I find it works best if they capture the sound from Christmases past," explains
Kimberley. "I feel we caught the warmth and fun of a classic Christmas sprinkled with some cool, modern twists."
Keeping busy this winter, [...]

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The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held this past Saturday, and American Idol took home two awards for its humanitarian effort, "Idol Gives Back." AI took home the prestigious Governor’s Award as well as an Emmy for "Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special." Whether it was the star-studded cast, the posthumous performance by Elvis with Celine Dion, or just the fact that the audience saw it as a more-than-worthy cause, "Idol" was definitely recognized for its efforts put forth during the $76 million benefit special.
Were you hoping to donate but thought it was too late? You can still help the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund by visiting the Idol Gives Back section, right on Americanidol.com!

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The third single from Kellie Pickler’s engaging debut CD is a sassy up-tempo song that highlight’s Kellie’s playful personality. Penned by hit songwriters Don Poythress, Wynn Varble and Tim Johnson, it lends an interesting perspective on the battle between the sexes:
"Her lips are too red, her skirt too tight/ Her legs too long and her heels too high/ Boy, she looks like the marryin’ kind."
It’s definitely something both men and women can relate to, and it will surely make them laugh. It’s a clever lyric with a catchy melody, and Kellie’s performance is spot-on in backing up the lighthearted nature of the song. Her personality shows through, and this single is tailor-made for country radio.

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Freda Payne’s 1970 number "Band of Gold" may have become old news, but with Kimberley Locke’s new spin on the one-time hit, the song is once again "gold." As with every song she has delivered, Kimberley"who earned high praise for her performance of this track on season two of "Idol""has commanded an absolute love affair at AC radio. Considering she has had six hits and two No. 1s, including previous No. 6 "Change" from current CD Based on a True Story, it’s no wonder that they love to play her songs. With a firm base in the gay community, the Bimbo Jones remix will only broaden Kimberley’s fan base.
Watch the video for her hit song "Change" right here on Americanidol.com!

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