July 2011 • Page 22 of 33 • mjsbigblog

America’s Got Talent – Top 48 Part 1 – VIDEO

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America’s Got Talent’s long long audition phase is now over, and with the conclusion of the Vegas rounds last week, we’ve got our Top 48.

Over the next 4 weeks, the field will perform in groups of 12 for a LIVE audience, with only 4 of the contestants advancing to the next round after the viewer vote. This week’s results will be announced Wednesday night.

Video after the jump.

American Idols Tour 2011 – Oakland, CA – Video & Live Blog

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The American Idols Live tour heads to Oakland CA tonight! Will Lauren Alaina and her bedazzled foot boot get through another night? She’s a trooper…I bet she does! Stick with us. We’ll be live blogging all of the action right here.

#MJRI3 Michael Jackson Week! I’ll Be Guest Judging!

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Your Top 9 for MyndJack Radio Idol take the stage Tuesday, July 12th as they perform the hits from the King of Pop Michael Jackson, before our celebrity panel of judges including AI Season 8 Semi-Finalist Felicia Barton and MJ Santilli from MJ’s Big Blog! Tune in Tuesday at 9pm EST on All Digital Radio!

Yeah…I’m going to be on the judges panel tonight so tune in at AllDigitalRadio HERE.

Jordin Sparks – National Anthem – All Star Game 2011

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Jordin Sparks sang the National Anthem in front of a hometown crowd in Phoenix AZ before the MLB’s 82nd All-Star game tonight.

Watch after the jump.

X Factor Premiere Preview – All Star Game – VIDEO

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Check out the World Premiere Preview of THE X FACTOR (featured in the MLB’s 82nd All-Star game Tuesday July 12, 2011).

Video after the jump.

Idol Headlines for 07/12/11 – The Evening Edition

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@IdolsNow: “BREAKING NEWS: ANTHONY FEDOROV’s 6-track EP, “Never Over, ” has an official release date: Aug. 9. Includes single “You’re Perfect.”

Energizer and VH1 Save The Music Foundation Empower Fans to Restore Instrumental Music in Public Schools

NEW YORK, Jul 12, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — On July 28, Grammy®-nominated platinum-recording artist and VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador Jordin Sparks will perform at an undisclosed location in New York City to raise awareness for Energizer’s partnership with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to restore instrumental music education.

Jammasta’s American Idols Tour Recap – Sacramento CA

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You read his tweets, now read his recap. Our very own Jammasta reviews last night’s American Idols Live concert in Sacramento!

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First of all, a message for all English teachers out there: DRILL STUDENTS HARD WITH INTRO PARAGRAPHS. I’m having a hard time thinking of an introduction to this! Wah!

Demi Lovato – Skyscraper – Song Stream

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I finally took a listen to Demi Lovato’s new single “Skyscraper” after Jordin Sparks tweeted that she sang background vocals on it.

Demi spent 3 months in treatment last fall after an altercation with one of her employees made her realize she needed help with an eating disorder she’d kept secret from nearly everyone.

Listen to Demi’s new song after the jump.

Allison Iraheta – “Viva La Vida” – Microsoft Partners Conference

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Season 8 Idol alum, Allison Iraheta performed at the 2011 Microsoft World Partner Conference today in Los Angeles. She ripped though a passionate cover of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”-a literal duet with an electric cello.

Watch the video after the jump.

Adam Lambert Nominated for a “Do Something” Award

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Not only will Adam Lambert be appearing at the VH1 Do Something Awards ceremony on August 18 in Los Angeles, he has also been nominated for an award. You can vote for him at VH1 HERE.