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Happy Birthday, Syesha Mercado!
Season 7's top girl, Syesha Mercado, turned 25 yesterday. Syesha spent her birthday relaxing and opening presents in her hometown. She tweeted, "I was born at 11pm on Jan. 2nd, which explains me being a night owl...Lol Today was a great day spent with family & friends on Siesta Key!"
From 2009-2011, Syesha starred as Deena Jones in the national touring production of Dreamgirls. Starring in a renowned Broadway musical is fitting for Syesha. During Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway night of Seaso...
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Happy Birthday, Anwar Robinson!
Anwar Robinson, the formerly dreadlocked music teacher from Season 4, celebrates his birthday today. The seventh place finalist has been busy pursuing his music career since his run on the show in 2005.
In 2007 and 2008, Anwar starred as Collins in the touring production of RENT and starred as Jesus in Godspell in Syracuse, NY. He had a role in the 2008 movie Ski Trip 2: Friends and Lovers. Last fall, Anwar released his first solo single, "Night's Hot." In October 2009, Anwar, along with big Bro...
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Anthony Fedorov Signs to Airgo Music
Airgo Music is pleased to announce the addition of Season 4 American Idol finalist and singer-songwriter Anthony Fedorov to its growing roster of artists.
Currently in the studio with Airgo CEO and producer Jimmy Greco (Santana, Celine Dion, Beyonce) and co-producer Russ DeSalvo (Marc Anthony, Santana, Celine Dion) Anthony is preparing new material to be featured on his upcoming EP. Entitled Never Over, the EP's release will coincide with a series of dates in Tokyo, Japan in which Anthony will b...
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David Hernandez and Gina Glocksen Star in "Ballroom With A Twist"
Two talented American Idol finalists, Season 7's David Hernandez and Season 6's Gina Glocksen, currently star as the only singers in the touring production of "Ballroom With A Twist." The show, created by So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Louis Van Amstel, features popular dancers performing ballroom and ballroom-fusion dances to live musical performances by David and Gina, as well as some popular music tracks. David has been involved with the show for over a year, traveling around Canada...
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This Week in Idol History
This week in American Idol history marks the anniversary of two album releases, the introduction of a new judge, and a song that could very well still be stuck in your head.
On January 9, 2007, Season 4's second runner-up, Vonzell Solomon, released her debut album, My Struggle. In September 2010, Vonzell joined the national touring production of Burn The Floor. She tweeted that this week she'll be performing in Oklahoma City with the show.
Last year, on January 12, Season 7's Jason Castro releas...
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Happy Birthday, Syesha Mercado!
Season 7's top girl, Syesha Mercado, turned 24 yesterday. Syesha spent her birthday relaxing. She tweeted, "In the Bahamas for my b-day! Yippee! Best b-day gift ever. Thanks."
Since November 2009, Syesha starred as Deena Jones in the national touring production of Dreamgirls, which wrapped just over a week ago in Detroit, Michigan. After devoting the last year of her life to the show, the Florida native tweeted, "Oh today was the last Dreamgirls show! Magical night! Goodbye Dreamgirls hello Dre...
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This Week in Idol History
This week in American Idol history, the two champions from Birmingham, Alabama released their debut albums. See what else happened this week!
Six years ago on December 7th, Season 3's runner-up, Diana DeGarmo, released her debut album, Blue Skies. Currently, Diana stars as Doralee Rhodes in the touring production of 9 to 5: The Musical. This week, Diana is performing at the Majestic in San Antonio, TX. Find out more in the AI-Insider's Weekly Scoop.
On December 7, 2006, Season 4 winner Carrie Un...
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