07/27/2011 • Page 2 of 2 • mjsbigblog

Jordin Sparks Talks New Single, Save the Music on Today

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Jordin Sparks, dropped by the Today Show this morning to chat with Kathie Lee and Hoda.
The topic of conversation? Her dramatic weight loss, new single, “I Am Woman” and the work the Season 6 Idol winner is doing for the Vh1 Save the Music foundation.

Watch the video after the jump.

Rivers Cuomo Belts out “Tonight” From West Side Story

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This clip of Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo singing “Tonight” from West Side Story makes me wonder how many rockers out there are actually closet high school gleeksters? Rivers’ earnest delivery here is pretty…well it’s pretty adorable. Which is why I could not resist a slightly off topic post today.

Video after the jump.

Tyga feat. Chris Richardson – “Far Away” Music Video

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The new single from rapper, Tyga featuring Season 6 Idol, Chris Richardson, just goes to show you that it’s possible for an Idol alum to languish for a couple of years before finding radio success.

Watch the music video after the jump.

New Trailer for “New Years Eve” Stars the Celebrity Universe

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The trailer for Garry Marshall’s new rom com, “New Year’s Eve” stars everybody in the world, including Glee’s Lea Michele and a cameo from Ryan Seacrest.

Watch the trailer after the jump.

Idol Headlines for 07/27/11

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Dancer, Alex Wong tweeted, “WOW. OK JUST MET GAGA AND SHE GOT DOWN AND TOUCHED MY CAST AND SAID A PRAYER FOR ME. HOLY SH&$&$!:@:@!!!!!!” Alex just had surgery on his left Achilles tendon. He injured his right tendon last year. Lady Gaga will be guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance tonight.

Casey James tweets, “I have waited my whole life to be able to say this…My first single, “Let’s Don’t Call It a Night” goes to radio this week! Ahh!!! Woo!!” Brian Mansfield reports that the song goes for radio adds on August 15. HERE. I posted the news HERE.

American Idols Live heads to the RBC Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Show begins at 7 pm EDT.

American Idol 11 auditions begin registration in Denver today. Auditions take place on Friday, July 29. More information at AmericanIdol.com

Idol Sales News – Week Ending 07/24/11

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Update: Now with Album numbers!

America’s Got Talent 2011 – The Quarter Finals – Part 3 – VIDEO

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It’s the 3rd week of the quarter finals on America’s Got Talent. My how time flies when you’re having SO MUCH FUN. The 3rd set of 12 acts performed, after tonight’s vote, four acts will advance to the next round. Tune into the results show tomorrow night to find out who made the cut.

Watch videos of tonight’s performances after the jump