Happy Birthday, Justin Guarini!
American Idol's first runner-up, Justin Guarini, celebrates his birthday today. The Season 1 star is making his Broadway debut as Carlos in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. The show is currently in previews at the Belasco Theatre, and Justin stars with theater greats Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Opening night for the musical is one week from today: Thursday, November 4, at 6:45pm.
Season 1's top guy recently posted on his blog, "I am truly honored, and blessed. Thank you to ...
Happy Birthday, Lil Rounds!
Season 8 finalist Lil Rounds celebrates her 26th birthday today. The wife and mother of three was one of the standout contestants from Season 8, and it was no surprise when she sailed from the semi-finals to the finals after performing Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You." Ultimately, it was Disco Week when Lil was sent packing in seventh place, but she kept her head held high and got to tour with the Top 10 Season 8 finalists all summer long.
While on tour, Lil showed off her powerful vocals, singi...
Happy Birthday, Nikki McKibbin!
Nikki McKibbin, the third place finalist from the first season of American Idol, celebrates her birthday today. While on American Idol, the Texas native infused her edgy rocker style into her performances. Although she was in the bottom every week of the finals except for one, she made it all the way until the penultimate week of the season.
In 2007, Nikki released her first album, Unleashed. To promote the CD, she toured with Texas heavy metal band Rivethead. Last year, Nikki released two singl...
Happy Birthday, Leah LaBelle!
Season 3's Leah LaBelle celebrates her 24th birthday today. Just 17 years old at the time, Leah was chosen by Paula Abdul as one of the wildcard contestants to advance in the competition. She was eliminated in 12th place.
Leah's parents immigrated to America from Bulgaria, which has inspired Leah to work hard to make her singing dreams come true. Leah has performed with hit singer Keri Hilson and she sang back-up vocals for Season 6 American Idol Jordin Sparks. Leah even appears in Jordins music...
Happy Birthday, Brooke White!
Season 7 finalist Brooke White celebrates her 27th birthday today. Since coming in fifth place on American Idol two years ago, the nanny from Arizona has been busy making music, touring, hosting, and more. While competing on American Idol, Brooke always stayed true to who she is as an artist, and she continued to stick to her roots on her 2009 album, High Hopes & Heartbreak. The album was released under the label June Baby Records, which Brooke started with Idol judge Randy Jackson. She prom...
Happy Birthday, Trenyce!
Season 2s Trenyce celebrates a big birthday today her 30th! She was originally placed in Group 1 of the semifinals, which was a talented group that included Julia DeMato, Charles Grigsby, and Kimberly Caldwell among others. Thanks to the wild card round, Trenyce earned a spot in the Season 2 finals and made it all the way to fifth place!
Towards the end of 2008, Trenyce joined the national tour of Aint Misbehavin with her Season 2 pal and champ Ruben Studdard and Season 2 hopeful Frenchie Davis...
Happy Birthday, Kimberly Caldwell!
Season 2 finalist Kimberly Caldwell celebrates her birthday today. The Katy, Texas native has been on quite the ride since coming in seventh place on American Idol.
In 2008, Kim released two singles, Fear of Flying and Gave Yourself Away, but shes also paved her path as an actress and host in the industry. Kimberly has hosted Idol Tonight and Idol Wrap for the past several seasons with Justin Guarini. She famously asked out David Cook on the Season 7 finale night, and they dated for a while.
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