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Founder and editor of mjsbigblog.com, home of the awesomest fan community on the net. I love cheesy singing shows of all kinds, whether reality or scripted. I adore American Idol, but also love The Voice, Glee, X Factor and more!
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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.

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Lauren Alaina Performs Despite Sprain – VIDEOS

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What a trouper! Despite a 3rd degree sprain to her ankle, Lauren Alaina took to the stage last night in Sacramento CA to perform!

Here she is in the opening number “Born This Way” with the rest of the girls. She’s limping around and looks to be in some pain as she performs. The girls help her up and down the stairs.

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Idol Headlines for 07/12/11

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The release of Pia Toscano’s single has been delayed until later this week, according to Entertainment Weekly. “This Time” was set to be released today. No word on why Universal has moved up the release.

Kelly Clarkson reacts to the recent song leaks

American Idols Live heads to the Oakland Arena in Oakland CA. 7:30 PDT.

Blake Shelton appears on Late Show With David Letterman11:35/10:35c CBS

Jordin Sparks is set to sing the National Anthem at the MLB All Star game, held at the Chase Field in Phoenix. It airs on Fox at 8 p.m. EDT.

PLUS watch for a 12 minute preview of X Factor set to air right before the All-Star game at 8 pm!

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American Idols Tour 2011 – Sacramento CA – Video & Live Blog

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We’ll be live blogging the American Idol Live Tour as it heads to the Power Balance Pavilion in Sacramento CA. The show begins at 7 PDT/10 EDT.

We’ll be live blogging the American Idol Live Tour as it heads to Sacramento CA.

Lauren Alaina sprained her ankle in Portland Saturday night, but she’s got her foot in a boot, and she’s ready to take the stage.

UPDATE: Like a trooper, Lauren performed all her numbers wearing her bedazzled boot and using a cane. Her fellow Idols helped her up and down the stairs, and at times she was limping, but she hung in there! Brave girl.