Lifetime Debuts New One-Hour Special “Jordin Sparks: A Baby Story” on Thursday, September 6 – As the youngest ever winner of American Idol, Jordin Sparks captured hearts around the country with her incredible singing talent. Now, more than a decade after America first fell in love with Jordin, the multi-platinum recording artist and actress is opening up to share the newest chapter of her life as she takes on her most challenging roles yet – becoming a wife and mother. After secretly eloping with her now husband Dana following their six-month whirlwind romance, Jordin Sparks: A Baby Story documents the newlyweds as they build a new life together while balancing their careers, with a baby on the way. The one-hour special will premiere Thursday, September 6 at 10pm, ET/PT on Lifetime. – Read more at Futon Critic
Katharine McPhee Cheekily Urges Fans to Vote
The American Idol season 5 runner up knows from experience that every vote counts! Heh.
voting matters ? register here: https://t.co/1QdiNXD9Rk #midterms2018 pic.twitter.com/5VrozgR8ab
— Kat McPhee (@katharinemcphee) August 28, 2018
American Idol Audition Buses hit Scottsdale Arizona and Chattanooga Tennessee
Over 1000 people lined up in Chattanooga to audition
DO you have what it takes to be the next @AmericanIdol? The tour bus made a stop in Chattanooga. Check out this story and click the link below for interviews from Chattanooga residents who came out to audition.https://t.co/iSe1MvFQw7 pic.twitter.com/3TB40NuBY5
— Aaron Farrar (@aaronfarrarNews) August 28, 2018
Singalong in Scottsdale
William Ramsey, 24, of Phoenix, leads the crowd of @AmericanIdol auditioners in a rendition of “Lean on Me” at Scottsdale Stadium. #AmericanIdol pic.twitter.com/ZSxu8vCd0M
— Josh Frigerio, ABC15 (@JoshFrigerio) August 28, 2018
Maddie Poppe Thanks Walt Disney World for a Fun Weekend
American Idol winner Maddie Poppe, runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Top 7 finalist Catie Turner took a break from tour to help kick off the American Idol bus tour in Orlando. Obvs she’s still in love with her best guy, Caleb.
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Luke Bryan on CMA Entertainer of the Year Nomination, Plus: His Chemistry with ‘American Idol’ Judges – Of the trio’s chemistry, he noted that it’ll “pick up right where it left off,” adding, “It took us a couple of months to know if can poke each other without feelings getting hurt.” “Get ready, we are taking the gloves off this year,” Luke joked. – Read more at Extra