American Idle

Jordin Sparks has been busy these days, which is more than I can say for most American Idol winners.

Taylor Hicks? Broadway singer. Ruben Studdard? Same. But Sparks, despite looking like an NFL linebacker at times, has managed to parlay her Idol success into cash money.

And this song is no exception. “Road To Paradise” won’t win a Grammy, but the kiddies will love it (since it’s for a Disney film) and it will sell.

So good on ya, Jodrin, for you are one American Idol whose singing career hasn’t gone down the crapper.

Here’s her Disney song below.

Jordin Sparks - “Road To Paradise”

It sounds like Jordin Sparks is about to join Britney Spears on the second leg of her American tour, which hits cities near you. Spears is traveling in support of her newest album “Circus” and it’s selling out like crazy everywhere she goes.

Getting this kind of support should do good things for Sparks’ career.

Sparks continues to go out on tour, which is more than what I can say for other former Idol winners. She has been all over the world in the past year, and so her career is right where it needs to be.

Sparks will open for Spears during the U.S. stops on the tour only, but it’s still a good thing for the pop sensation. For Spears, it probably adds some class and some character to her tour.

Here are the deets from PR Newswire:

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Platinum-selling 19 Recordings/Jive Records artist Jordin Sparks will join “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” as special guest on the second North American leg of the tour. Sparks will perform on the U.S. portion of the trek including dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago and more before concluding on September 26 & 27 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV. Previously announced opening act Kristinia DeBarge will join the tour for all dates; while up-and-coming acts Girlicious and One Call will appear in select cities (see full details below). For tickets, VIP packages and detailed tour information, fans should visit www.britneyspears.com or http://aeglive.com/.

19-year old star Jordin Sparks rose to fame in 2007 when she became the youngest contestant ever to win American Idol. She performed the national anthem to an audience of nearly 100 million viewers at Super Bowl XLII, and was named Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist at the American Music Awards. Her current sophomore album, Battlefield, is in stores now and features the title track as Sparks’ latest single. Her previous release, Jordin Sparks, featured platinum-certified Top 10 single, “Tattoo,” and smash hit single “No Air.”

“Britney’s show is incredible and for me to be a part of it is a great opportunity,” said Sparks.

Jordin Sparks was on Good Morning America promoting her upcoming release, “Battlefield,” which has already done well in terms of popularity.

Tomorrow it gets its just due, as it’s released to the public. Sparks, the season 6 winner of American Idol, has always had a loyal following.

That’s something that can’t be said for all the Idol winners. In fact, Sparks is unlike most Idol winners.

For one, she had a successful first album, followed by some good numbers on her singles leading up to the release of her sophomore album.

Combine that with her current tour, in which she’s opening for the Jonas Brothers and she’s doing very well, all things considered.

Here is her performance on GMA:

Jordin Sparks - “Battlefield”

Tickets to Jordin’s summer tour are below.

What could have been the biggest reality TV couple since Speidi is officially no more.

Holly Montag told this magazine that while it was fun while it lasted in Costa Rica filming “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here” with Sanjaya, it’s over between her and the star of American Idol 6.

Holly did say that the pair went up to Seattle to meet Sanjaya’s family and that they still plan to take a Hawaii vacation together.

Um, how does that sound like these two aren’t getting together at some point in the future?

I smell sequel written all over this relationship. The question is when? Spencer Pratt says he’ll back Sanjolly 100 percent and anoint them as the biggest “superstar couple.”

I give it a few months before we start hearing about a reconciliation, even though the two are still friends and talk all the time.

Because Sanjaya has staying power! Buy his official “Save Sanjaya” commemorative merch below and help save my blog too!

The Sigourney Weaver lookalike (or stand-in, if you will) is back from the nether world with a new song, “American Dream Man.”

She was solid in season 6, the infamous year that saw Sanjaya rocket to unknown heights of fame.

And Hunt was solidly crazy during the auditions and Hollywood Week. At no time did I ever think Leslie was capable of such a great song, but you know what? People do surprise me, and Hunt is no exception.

The song is catchy with a capital C, and it’s not annoying like other songs I won’t mention that have been released recently.

With some solid airplay this one may have some staying power, but only time–and sales numbers–will tell.

Leslie Hunt - American Dream Man

Thanks to my friends at VFTW for the video.

Our resident jungle boy Sanjaya was finally eliminated on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, but not until he gave us many moments to remember for all time.

First off, who knew Sanjaya was such a man of the jungle? He looked like the Crocodile Hunter out there, totally in his element.

And he was a favorite of the campers, especially Janice Dickinson, who basically used Sanj like her slave out there. Of course, Sanj had no problem with it, since he looked up to the supermodel.

Finally, he found romance with Holly Montag, Heidi’s sister from The Hills. Aww…now they’ll be forever known as Sanjolly and Speidi say they have a bright future ahead.

Only three people remain in the jungle for the finale: actor Lou Diamond Phillips, former NBA star John Salley and WWE wrestler/Playmate Torrie Wilson.

What were your thoughts about Sanjaya making it as far as he did on the show? Did it surprise you?

In anticipation of her album, “Battlefield,” which will drop on July 21 according to the latest reports, Jordin Sparks got down to business Saturday night.

Business is good for Sparks, who just returned stateside and is now the opening act for the Jonas’ world tour.

It started off well, with over 45,000 people in Dallas seeing the first show on the Jonas’ tour.

Sanjaya won yet another challenge on “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!” last night and made it look ridiculously easy.

He faced off against lame-ass Janice Dickinson because Americans are too stupid to realize that Janice actually doesn’t pose a threat to anyone, expect maybe to herself.

Other than that, Sanjaya was right in his element as he tread the “flash flood challenge” for three minutes, unlocking all six locks while water was rushing into his box. After that he kissed a tadpole. Awww…

When Janice tried to do the same thing she got as far as one lock and then quit, like the whiny little diva she is. Then she went back to doing nothing.

But in a twist, Sanjaya had an opportunity to eat a bull testicle to become the leader in the house later in the show and refused. This showed some weakness to me, and I don’t know if it will be good for him later.

Now that Daniel Baldwin is in the game, there are now three people who have a good chance to win it, Baldwin, Sanjaya and Lou Diamond Phillips.

But Sanjaya will always be the jungle boy, whether he wins or not.

Jordin Sparks has her new video “Battlefield” coming out Monday, and it finally looks like the girl has turned into a woman. This is only a 30-second fraction of the whole video, but you can see the progress Sparks is making.

I was beginning to worry at first, with all of her songs on her first album about teen angst, getting tattoos and things that frankly belonged posted to the walls of her high school locker.

But something magical has happened in this video, minus the lip-synching. Sparks has finally grown up.

Maybe it’s the long tours all over the world, maybe it’s the fact she lives on her own now, or maybe it’s just the new man in her life, singer Steph Jones.

Whatever it is, it is a welcome change from the Jordin Sparks we once knew, and now maybe she’ll actually start putting out some music that everyone enjoys, instead of just a small cross-section of the country.

Even though Spencer and Heidi are getting all the publicity, Sanjaya is taking to this competition like a duck to water.

He’s won every challenge so far, but something tells me Lou Diamond Phillips is waiting for him to slip up. I think Sanjaya has the goods to win it all, though, and get his name back in the spotlight.

That would be nice, since Speidi are getting all the pub right now.