Jordin Sparks News

The new era of primetime Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethons has started. In six primetime hours last night, the organization leading the fight against progressive muscle diseases delivered on its promise of an outstanding 46th annual MDA Labor Day Telethon.

VOCA PEOPLE (www.VocaPeopleNYC.com), the new hit musical currently performing at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street, Upstairs), has been invited to perform at the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon airing live at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas.

The New York Musical Theater Festival and Aaron Glick present This One Girl's Story, a new musical with book by Bil Wright (LAMI Award Winning Playwright and Novelist) and music and lyrics by Dionne McClain-Freeney (TruPraise Gospel Ensemble).

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery will release his debut album, ‘Clear As Day,' on October 4 according to People.

Valley Youth Theatre will be presenting Hairspray at the Herberger Theater Center from August 12 - 28, 2011.

Valley Youth Theatre will be presenting Hairspray at the Herberger Theater Center from August 12 - 28, 2011.

Accoording to IMDB, Jennifer Lopez will indeed return as a judge for the eleventh season of FOX's American Idol. THough no official contract has yet been signed, bu Lopez has agreed to return with a $20 contract.

Saturday night, guests of Atlantis, Paradise Island were treated to an exclusive beach concert co-headlined by singing megastar Jason Derülo and season six winner of American Idol, Jordin Sparks.

Just because Season 10 of American Idol(R) has come to a close doesn't mean summer has to go by without hearing from your favorite American Idol(R) stars.

The AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour, which is proving to be one of the best-selling tours of the summer as tickets continue to sell at light speed in markets across the country, has joined forces with Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola, and U.S. Air Force Reserve for a series of innovative charitable and promotional campaigns.

In a shocking elimination on last season of AMERICAN IDOL, front-runner Pia Toscano was eliminated from the show. Toscano's fans will get their wish, however: the singer has signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Her debut single, entitled 'This Time,' is set for a July 12 release.

When a performance montage this fantastic comes along you are caught up in the spirit and lost in the moment in a magical way that only truly transcendent performances can conjure - and, on Monday night, on the stage of the unassuming fireworks spectacular from Washington, D.C., A CAPITOL FOURTH, on PBS, hosted by Jimmy Smits, such a momentous musical theatre moment occurred. While it is no surprise that Broadway star Kelli O'Hara was note-perfect, gorgeous and spirited, the fact that she brought such an air of star presence to the proceedings and performed with such precision made the medley burst, much like a firework, into something truly, well, spectacular. The addition of GLEE star and Broadway baby Matt Morrison on a pristine "Tonight" from WEST SIDE STORY brought the entire enterprise to new emotional and musical heights. What a rare and celebratory treat it is to have a look at these patriotic and, alternately, pathos-infused performances going into the weekend, post-Fourth - plus, "America" from Josh Groban and a MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET medley!

Following her singing of the National Anthem at the Capitol Fourth Celebration this past weekend, American Idol alum and Broadway veteran JOrdin Sparks has signed on to sing it again- this time at an MLB All-Satr game.

In a shocking elimination on last season of AMERICAN IDOL, front-runner Pia Toscano was eliminated from the show. Toscano's fans will get their wish, however: the singer has signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Her debut single, entitled 'This Time,' is set for a July 12 release.

Click below to hear Jordin Sparks belt out the National Anthem at the A CAPITOL FOURTH event!

Click below for Jordin Sparks' performance of 'Beauty and the Beast' from the Disney classic, accompanied by the pros from DWTS at the A CAPITOL FOURTH event!

Click below for Matthew Morrison's performance of Still Got Tonight and selections from West Side Story with former Light in the Piazza and South Pacific co-star Kelli O'Hara at the A CAPITOL FOURTH event!

Two-time Dancing with the Stars champion Mark Ballas and Emmy-nominated choreographer Chelsie Hightower join the cast of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the live PBS broadcast of America's favorite Independence Day tradition.

A CAPITOL FOURTH, the live PBS broadcast of America's favorite Independence Day tradition, will feature unrivaled performances from some of the country's best-known musical names topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation. Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits will host the all-star line-up that includes: Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Steve Martin performing withthe Steep Canyon Rangers; multi-platinum recording superstar Josh Groban; Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated star of stage and screen who has just released his debut self titled album Matthew Morrison (Glee); American Idol winner Jordin Sparks; Rock 'N Roll legend Little Richard performing with the cast of the Broadway smash hit Million Dollar Quartet; three time Tony-nominated Broadway star Kelli O'Hara; and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly. Consistently one of the highest rated programs on PBS over the past decade, A CAPITOL FOURTH became the top-rated program in primetime on PBS for the 2009-2010 season. The eventwill air in HD from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol on Monday, July 4, 2011 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our service members around the world on the American Forces Network. A CAPITOL FOURTH can also be heard live in stereo over NPR Member stations nationwide.