Remembering Whitney Houston
It's an unreal feeling to even type that subject line. Whitney Houston has had one of the most profound impacts on singers today, including the American Idols. Her vocals are unmatchable, as judge Randy Jackson always advises the Idol contestants to avoid singing a song by the big three: Whitney, Mariah, and Celine.
Many contestants have performed her songs on American Idol, including during auditions this season, or list her as an inspiration.
Idol Performances
Trenyce, Season 2 initial auditi...
San Diego Song List
From the music of Top Gun to a song from our own Jennifer Lopez, the San Diego audition episode on the U.S.S. Midway had plenty of powerful tunes. For those of you who missed the special Sunday broadcast, have no fear! San Diego auditions will air again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 24 at 8/7c on FOX.
Here are the songs that rocked the boat. Which track is your favorite?
Title: Top Gun Anthem
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Title: Danger Zone
Artist Version: Kenny Loggins
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Jordin Sparks to ‘Sparkle’ in First Movie
Season 6 American Idol Jordin Sparks announced some big news today...she will make her feature film debut in "Sparkle." The movie will be a remake of the 1976 picture and will star Jordin Sparks in the lead role alongside Mike Epps, in a production by Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil, Debra Martin Chase, TD Jakes, Curtis Wallace, and executive produced by Whitney Houston. Whitney is currently in negotiations to star in the movie as Jordin's mother.
Jordin experienced musical theatre as Nina Rosari...
‘American Idol’s’ Jordin Sparks to Star Opposite Whitney Houston in ‘Sparkle’
edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Borys Kit ) The "American Idol" sixth season winner will play the title character in the remake of the 1976 film. read more...
Whitney Houston in Talks to Star in Music-Themed Drama ‘Sparkle’ (Exclusive)
edit@hollywoodreporter.com ( Borys Kit) "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps are set to join the remake of the 1976 film loosely based on the story of the Supremes. read more...
Pia Toscano’s Post-Idol Interview
On Thursday night, most of America was shocked to find out that Pia Toscano was going home. The morning after her elimination, Pia hopped on a press call and she had a positive out look on the show and her future.
If given the chance, would Pia have done anything differently? "Absolutely not. I feel like if you make a mistake, it's just helping you grow. You learn from those mistakes, so I wouldn't change a thing. I truly agree with everything that the judges said to me-all their constructive cr...
Song List From Birth Year Show
The Top 12 got to pick a song from the year they were born. In a season where the oldest and youngest Idols are more than eleven years apart, we heard everything from Elton John to Vanessa Williams. No matter what year they were born, each finalist took on a huge song!
Here's the song list from the Top 12 performance show:
Naima Adedapo - "What's Love Got To Do With It" by Tina Turner
Paul McDonald - "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John
Thia Megia - "Colors Of The Wind" by V...
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