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By On 05/15/2007 · 9 Comments · In American Idol, Blake Lewis, Chris Richardson, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Nigel Lythgoe, Phil Stacey, Taylor Hicks

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Check out Team Plaid  for last night’s video of the Final 3–Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks and Melinda Doolittle–on last night’s Tonight Show With Jay Leno.   After Jay interviewed the kids Taylor Hicks performed  what will probably be his next single, “Heaven Knows.”

The online bookmakers are predicting  that Melinda Doolittle will be eliminated this week, with Jordin Sparks eventually taking it all.   Blake Lewis, though, will get a little help from the folks at Vote For The Worst. He’s been chosen as their candidate after Lakisha Jones (who only lasted a week as their pick) was voted off last week.

The latest bit of PR around Jordin Sparks, Season 6 heir apparent, is that she initially auditioned in LA, but did not get past the 1st round.   She went back home and auditioned successfully for Arizona Idol and a chance to audition in Seattle, where she was advanced to Hollywood by the judges.   She has also auditioned for American Juniors (AJ was a 19E production–it’s possible she came to the attention of  Ãƒâ€š  Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick back then) and  Star Search. She auditioned for   America’s Most Talented Kids twice–winning the first time.  

More homecoming news.   Chris Richardson’s  hometown, Chesapeake, VA  Ãƒâ€š  threw him a party  at his old high school last night and Phil Stacey  went home  to Jacksonville, FL where he’s making the media rounds and greeting fans.

 
  • laura11383

    I have some spoilers from people.com!!!
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    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Jordin Sparks: Simon Cowell picked à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Wishing On A Starà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  by funk band Rose Royce.
    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Blake Lewis: Paula Abdul singled out the Policeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s classic à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Roxanneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  for the beat boxer. The pick was announced via fax during a rally while Lewis visited his hometown, Bothell, Wash.
    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¢ Melinda Doolittle: Randy Jackson selected Whitney Houstonà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s jazzy number, à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Believe In You and Me.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  The choice was revealed via letter from Jackson while Doolittle was home in Tennessee.

    And hereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a bonus: according to the Arizona Republic, while Sparks was home in Glendale, Ariz., she told her classmates what she picked for herself. If the report is true, expect a reprise of her well-received à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“I Who Have Nothing.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ 

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    From Friday’s homecoming post:

    http://mjsbigblog.com/homecoming-update.htm

    Thanks anyway though, :).

  • SpenserJ

    Thanks for linking the videos MJ. I had forgotten all about the Leno thing and I was disappointed I missed both this year’s contestants and Taylor.

    I do hope that Taylor gets to do Heaven Knows on the finale. I really dig that song.

  • hulatown

    Question from a big Tay Fan – Leno said Taylor’s CD has sold 1 million copies. Wishful thinking? Anyone know where I can get the latest sales numbers?

    Thanks!

  • MaryS-NJ

    Question from a big Tay Fan – Leno said Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s CD has sold 1 million copies. Wishful thinking?

    Sales to retailers, yes (certified Platinum). To the record-buying public, not yet.

    I do hope that Taylor gets to do Heaven Knows on the finale. I really dig that song.

    Me too, Spense! It’s one of my favorites. I want him to sing something up tempo on the Finale.

  • http://vote-for-the-next-american-idol.blogspot.com/ Friend_Of_Simon

    Question from a big Tay Fan – Leno said Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s CD has sold 1 million copies. Wishful thinking? Anyone know where I can get the latest sales numbers?

    Certified Platinum by the RIAA but SoundScan only has 670,000 in sales.

    SoundScan is not Actual sales, there are MANY Big sellers that don’t report to SounScan, CosCo, BJ’s Wholesale, Sams Club are among the Big Retailers there are also the record clubs and Thousands of small stores and online sellers that don’t report. :glurps_tb:

  • hulatown

    Thanks for your help Friend and MaryS – MJ’s bloggers are the best.

  • bean99

    I thought the top 3 did very well on Leno last night, especially Blake.

  • Grammie Kari

    Seeing Taylor perform on Jay Leno’s Show reminded me of what a great talent he is. There just wasn’t anyone like him with the charisma and energy this season!