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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.

L.A. Reid Named Chairman of Epic Records

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It’s finally official, record executive and X Factor US judge, L.A. Reid, has been named chairman of Epic Records. It was announced today by Sony Music Entertainment CEO, Doug Morris.

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.

Jordin Sparks, Matthew Morrison – A Capitol 4th – VIDEO

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American Idol Season 7 winner, Jordin Sparks and Glee’s Matthew Morrison perform live tonight on A Capitol 4th, airing on PBS stations. Jimmy Smits hosts the show.

I’m cutting video and will put it up as it’s ready.

Click the jump to watch: Jordin Sparks kicks of the show with the National Anthem.

Matthew Morrison sings the Kris Allen co-write, “Still Got Tonight”, followed by a duet with fellow Broadway star, Kelli O’Hara of “Tonight” from West Side Story.

Jordin Sparks sings “Beauty and the Beast” from the iconic Disney film, with Mark Ballas and Chelsie Hightower from Dancing with the Stars performing a dance.

Jordin Sparks Wraps Up Tour with Backstreet Boys/New Kids

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Season 6 Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, performed her last opening set on the Backstreet Boys/New Kids On The Block tour at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Friday night (July 1).

Also, Jordin is set to perform “Beauty and the Beast” on the PBS special A Capitol 4th airing on PBS stations.

See video from the concert, after the jump.

Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina: Contract Details Revealed!

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American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, 17, and the runner-up, Lauren Alaina, 16, are both minors, which means their contracts with Idol have to be approved by a Los Angeles judge. That also means the contents of those contracts become part of the public record.

See details of the contracts they recently signed after the jump.

Top 10 Earning Idols: Who Made the List? Who is No. 1?

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According to calculations by The Hollywood Reporter, Carrie Underwood is now officially American Idol’s top earner, surpassing season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson.

Click on the jump to see who made the list of the Top 10 earning Idols