Jordin Sparks
Summary
Jordin Brianna Sparks (born December 22, 1989) is an American Pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actress from Glendale, Arizona who rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. Sparks won when she was 17 years old, making her the youngest winner. She followed her American Idol victory with the release of her self-titled debut album in 2007, which has gone platinum and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Sparks' second single, "No Air", which features Chris Brown, is the song with the most paid downloads by any American Idol contestant, selling about 4 million digital copies worldwide. Due to the success of her debut album and its four top 20 singles, she has won an American Music Award in 2008 and received her first Grammy nomination in 2009.Sparks' sophomore album Battlefield was released in July 2009 worldwide and debuted at #7 in the US, three spots higher than her first album.
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Media Decoder Blog: 'Sparkle' Brightens Midday at the Multiplex
There was spontaneous applause at a 2 p. m. showing Friday in Culver City and the reason was the performance of Jordin Sparks, the former "American Idol" star who shares the screen with the late Whitney Houston.
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'Sparkle' Brightens Midday at the Multiplex
There was spontaneous applause at a 2 p. m. showing Friday in Culver City and the reason was the performance of Jordin Sparks, the former "American Idol" star who shares the screen with the late Whitney Houston.
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Trailer Mash 08-17-12
The midair union of motorcycle and helicopter was first consummated in 1991's Stone Cold, starring NFL bad boy (and worse haircut) Brian Bosworth. Were it not for that very moment, nobody would remember that movie at all. You can see it here. Years later, homage was paid in Live Free or Die Hard, aka Die Hard 4, only this time a police car got to enjoy an arial smooch with a chopper.
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America Got It Wrong?: James Durbin's 'Idol' Ouster Sparks Mass Outrage
James Durbin was far from the only person that was taken off-guard by his elimination on "American Idol" Thursday night.
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'American Idol's' Final 3: Two Gals, but Which Guy? Durbin? Scotty?
For those of you discouraged by Thursday’s results, keep in mind that Chris Daughtry also finished fourth on “Idol”. . . along with superstars like LaKisha Jones and Anthony Fedorov. Wait, who?.
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AOL Partners With Jonas Brothers On Entertainment Video Network Cambio
Last week, AOL (NYSE: AOL) began talking up its plans for a stripped down “super network” content strategy. This week, the company is unveiling a “superstar network” that will serve to promote its entertainment offerings in partnership with the production company run by tween sensation The Jonas Brothers, the NYT reports.
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