Lauren Alaina Literally Finds Her Voice On ‘Road Less Traveled’ – “Even before I was in the spotlight, I really worried about my weight,” she concedes. “Then I think just being on national television and people saying not-nice things online really haunted me and made it 10 times worse. I had the eating disorder when I went on Idol, and it really got worse after that.” Written in the midst of those difficulties, “Road Less Traveled” — Alaina’s current single, which Mercury released to radio via Play MPE on June 27 — helped her transition from a teen trying to fit in with everyone else to an adult willing to embrace, even celebrate, her own uniqueness. – Read more at Billboard
How R. Kelly Inspired Fantasia’s Triumphant Rock-Soul Return – “I’m bringing back rock-soul,” Barrino declared walking down the Wenner Media hallway in Midtown Manhattan, flanked by an entourage that includes husband Kendall Taylor, whom she is taller than by at least an inch. In a short, white tailored dress and metallic heels, the 32-year-old said that the next chapter of her career is about artistic fulfillment. She won’t cut a song that doesn’t make her feel anything. – Read more at Rolling Stone
The Voice winner Alisan Porter and pal American Idol singer Adam Lambert cut up for the camera
