Jordin Sparks Lyrics and Album

Photo Coverage: Jordin Sparks Visits Corbin Bleu IN THE HEIGHTS

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:06:00 +0000

Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS.

Bleu will remain in the show through April 25, 2010.

Jordin Sparks attended the show on Friday night, February 12th and BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture her backstage! Sparks was the youngest winner ever of AMERICAN IDOL, doing so at the age of 17 for the shows' sixth season. She has since sold millions of albums worldwide.

In the Heights opened on Broadway to wide critical acclaim on March 9, 2008, and continues to play the Richard Rodgers Theatre. In addition to winning the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show's creator, won the Tony Award for Best Music and Lyrics; Andy Blankenbuehler won for Best Choreography; and Alex Lacamoire and Bill Sherman won for Best Orchestrations.

The original cast recording won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, and Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to produce a feature film based on the smash hit musical.

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‘American Idol’ alumni: Jordin Sparks

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:39:00 +0000

* Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of blogs looking at the careers of former “American Idol” contestants with ties to Christian music.

At 20 years old Jordin Sparks is quickly becoming a veteran of the music business.

The Season 6 winner of American Idol in 2007 is establishing herself as a pop mainstay. Her second album, Battlefield peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard album charts in August and she was selected as the opening act for Britney Spears on the second leg of her tour last fall.

For the third consecutive year Sparks will be performing at the site of the Super Bowl to raise money for her foundation. The concert on Feb.3 in Miami will include a visit to Miami Children’s Hospital and feature other celebrities including Season 8 runner-up David Archuleta.

The foundation is an extension of Spark’s faith. She is the daughter of former New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Phillipi Sparks and was raised in Glendale, Ariz. – the location of the Arizona Cardinals’ home stadium – where she honed her singing skills in church.

“I definitely recognize that I have a God-given talent,” Sparks told Everyday Christian in an interview last year. “I have a sense of inner peace, I know God gave me this wonderful voice and I feel that what He needs me to do is share it with others.”

As comfortable as Sparks may have always been on stage, she also embraces the challenge of being a Christian in the fast-paced world of popular music. She sports a purity ring indicating her intention to remain abstinent until marriage.

“My faith has been a humungous part of how I have looked at my career,” Sparks explained. “I started out singing in church very young and it took off from there. With my purity stance, I’m very careful about what I wear and the lyrics in my songs.

“The music business is a very secular world and there are always people quick to point to you as a hypocrite when you mess up with something and fall. I know that God has blessed me to be where I am and everything He has placed before me is just so amazing.”

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'American Idol' rocks the decade

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:20:00 +0000

It's hard to believe, but we've reached the end of the first decade of the 21st century. While there are numerous lists of the "best of" this and that all over the Web, there don't seem to be many that recognize the significance and impact American Idol on pop culture.

American Idol debuted in June 2002 as a FOX summer replacement show. All the major networks had turned it down and the only reason FOX picked it up was because the daughter of one of the network executives had seen Pop Idol in the U.K. and convinced her father the show would work in the U.S. She was right. The show was an instant hit.

Over its eight seasons, Idol has remained number one in the Neilsen ratings. No other show in history has accomplished this and only two others - All in the Family and The Cosby Show have come even close with five top rated seasons each.

An entire subculture has grown up around the show, spawning hundreds of Web sites, fansites, merchandise, and of course, music, both good and not so good! In the seven years since the conclusion of American Idol 1, contestants have sold nearly 45 million albums. Idol alum have moved into the mainstream of pop, rock, and country music, and forged successful careers.

Here's a list of what I see as the best and worst of Idol.

Best Idol Winner

This is a close one, but for me, at least, the best Idol winner has to be Kelly Clarkson, the first season's winner. Maybe it's because she was the first, but in terms of artistic ability, creativity, and longevity, Kelly has proven her mettle. She's had her ups and downs, to be sure, but in the end, she's prevailed and her music is better than ever. Not only does she record well, her live performances are outstanding. Kelly hasn't lost touch with her roots and remains the same dorky girl we fell in love with eight years ago.

Worst Idol Winner

It pains me to do this, but I'm giving this one to Taylor Hicks. Now, don't get me wrong, he is entertaining and creative, and I personally loved him on the show, but in terms of post-Idol success, Taylor Hicks has been a dismal failure. His debut album was a travesty in terms of showcasing his strengths. Instead, it was a weak attempt to try and mold him into some kind of pop singer. It didn't work. What's sad is that live, Taylor Hicks is incredible. Season 5 should have been Daughtry's, that's pretty clear, but it became a popularity contest and Taylor lost by winning.

Best Idol Season

This is a tough one to call because there have been several notable seasons, but I'm calling it for Season 2. This was, of course, the season of Ruben vs. Clay, pop vs. R&B, and emotions were incredibly high. This was the first season fans were able to interact on message boards and witnessed the rise of the first fanatic fan bases. The finale, which was watched by 38 million people, was one of the most dramatic in the series and the outcome is one that is still hotly debated by the Idol faithful.

Worst Idol Season

On the heels of Season 5 and the excitement that group generated, Season 6 fell flatter than a pancake! From the start, something seemed to be missing and the group never really seemed to gel. While Jordin Sparks has had a respectable career post-Idol, her victory seemed rather ho-hum considering her opponent (Blake Lewis). Of course, we will always have Sanjaya as a benchmark from that season, but that's really not enough to elevate Season 6 from the basement.

Best Idol Coronation Song

This category includes the songs written for both the winner and runner-up. For me, the best of these was Fantasia's "I Believe." The song is the least maudlin and really spoke to the moment. Fantasia had struggled to overcome all sorts of adversity and made no secret of her faith. Her finale performance of this song was incredible and remains one of my favorites ever. Runner-up in this category is Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This" because it was the first and it really was a moment.

Worst Idol Coronation Song

Can I say all the rest! No? Well then, I'd have to pick "My Destiny," with which Katharine McPhee was saddled Season 5. The song was completely out of her range, she had no idea how to sing it, the lyrics were insipid, and her performance was horrendous. Interestingly, this was the only time she ever had to sing the song in public! Runner-up would be "No Boundaries," which both Adam Lambert and Kris Allen were forced to sing Season 8. This one is so bad, it was dropped from the Idol tour set list! Still, not as bad as "My Destiny!"

Best Idol Performance

There have been many stellar performances over the years, but my favorite is Bo Bice's a capella performance of Badland's "In a Dream' during the Season 4 Top 3 round. Bo took a huge risk, stepping out on the stage lit by a spotlight and singing this song note-perfect without accompaniment. It was a stunning moment. Runner-up in this category is Adam Lambert's "Mad World."

Worst Idol Performance

Again, there are many from which to choose, but the most memorably bad would be Sanjaya Malakar's "Bathwater." Not only was the singing horrendous, but that was the night Sanjaya broke out the infamous "Ponyhawk," a moment that will live in Idol history! Runner-up would be Megan Joy's "Rockin' Robin!"

Best Contestant (Strategy)

This one comes down to David Cook and Adam Lambert, but I'm giving it to Cook because he was the first contestant to admit to having a survival strategy. Over the course of the competition, David Cook amassed a catalog of performances that had a nice flow. While others before him had taken standards and twisted them up, Cook was able to create new music in the process. His performance of "Billie Jean" set the standard and remains one of the most interesting performances in the history of the show.

Worst Contestant (Strategy)

This has to go to Season 6's Chris Sligh. Did he even have a strategy or was his sole purpose to make the Top 10 and get on the tour. Sligh is a talented musician and excellent vocalist, but all this was overshadowed in an attempt for him to show he was a funny guy. It didn't work. His performances never lived up to his potential and his humor fell flat. He was eliminated way to soon.

Most Robbed Contestant

Most people would say this should go to Jennifer Hudson, and certainly, her post-Idol career would warrant this. Sure, she was eliminated far to early, but her performances weren't consistent. One week she'd knock it out of the park, the next, she'd fall flat. Based solely on Idol performances, this designation has to go to Melinda Doolittle. She never had a bad performance and remains one of the best pure vocalists the show has ever seen. Her mistake was probably that she was too humble. I think that cost her the crown. No way should Blake Lewis been the runner-up that season.

Most Shocking Idol Moment

Hands down, the most shocking Idol moment ever was the elimination of Chris Daughtry! Not that this is unwarranted. Daughtry should have won that season. His post-Idol sales have proven that. But the fact that he seemed to assume his place in the Top 2 made his shocking boot a moment to remember. We'll never forget Katharine McPhee's expression - her mouth wide open in absolute shock - as Ryan read Chris' name! Wow! Runner-up for this nod is Tamyra Gray who was also eliminated fourth in favor of the insipid and untalented Nikki McKibbon. Talk about being robbed!

Best Idol Vocalist

This is tricky, but I'm giving it to Elliott Yamin. The tone and texture of his vocals remains unparalleled. He couldn't compete with the antics of Taylor Hicks that season in terms of popularity, but he sang rings around him. That he was third over Katharine McPhee is still unbelievable. Runner-up here is Melinda Doolittle.

Worst Idol Vocalist

Mikalah Gordon takes this one hands down! She couldn't hold a note and her vocals were all over the map. Her performance of "Love Will Lead You Back" is notable for it's complete failure to achieve even a modicum of tonality.

Best Idol Moment

The best moment for me came during the Season 4 finale when Bo Bice took the stage with his idols, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The performance was pure joy and Bo's excitement was completely non-manufactured. He's since acknowledged this was his moment as well. He didn't win that year and his career hasn't been what I'd hoped, but Bo experienced something that night he will remember forever.

Worst Idol Moment

Again, this is purely personal, but for me, the worst moment in the entire eight seasons came the night George Huff was eliminated. George brought so much joy to that season, which was really a dreary affair. His enthusiasm was contagious and his faith inspiring. I loved George that season and cried like a fool when he was eliminated.

Best Post-Idol Album

In my opinion, the best post-Idol album is Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut. It's an eclectic mix of R&B, hip-hop, pop, and gospel, and gives authenticity to this talented Idol. Jennifer can sing anything and this album proves it. My favorite track it "You Pulled Me Through," ironic in that while it was recorded before the tragedies that rocked her world, the lyrics speak to her loss and gives voice to the depths to which she fell. Love it. Runner-up is Carrie Underwood's Carnival Ride. I'm not a real country fan, but I love this album!

Worst Post-Idol Album

Corey Clark's debut album sold less than 3,000 copies and is the undisputed champ in terms of the worst of the worst. He is also the most despicable character ever to grace the Idol stage! His album was tripe and he ended up selling it out of the trunk of his car.

So there you have it! I'm sure not everyone will agree with me, but that's what the show is all about.

American Idol has not only launched music careers, it has also offered me an opportunity to become an entertainment writer. My first Idol article was published on the Foxes on Idol Web site in 2003 and I've been writing about the show ever since. From there, I moved on to have the first entertainment blog on syracuse.com, which eventually morphed into Idol Thoughts.

I now have a successful entertainment blog of my own and will continue to write about the show here. I have been published all over the world, written four books on the subject, and have been interviewed by several national publications. I have also had a chance to meet and get to know some of the Idols, and have even forged a friendship with a couple.

The ninth season of Idol starts January 12 at 8 p.m. on FOX with the Boston auditions. Are you ready to start this madness all over again?

Update: In response to several comments below, this is an opinion piece. Of course I recognize Carrie Underwood and her contributions to both country and pop music since winning Idol. She's surpassed Kelly in U.S. album sales and remains true to her roots. In addition, I really admire her work ethic, values, and yes, her music.

As for Kellie Pickler and others that I did not mention, I could have written a book about all the different Idols I have enjoyed over the years. In fact, I have! The thing that makes Idol so interesting is that we all have our favorites and I appreciate the discourse and discussion!

Happy New Year! And let's hope that Time Warner and FOX can resolve this dispute so we will be able to watch this season.

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David Archuleta & Jordin Sparks: Toys for Tots Twosome

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:45:00 +0000

David Archuleta and Jordin Sparks are teaming up with Planet Cazmo to benefit Toys for Tots for the holiday season.

The duo will be performing alongside Alliston Iraheta and Sean Kingston among others to benefit the charity.

David shared, “I’m so excited to perform music from my Christmas album for Planet Cazmo’s virtual concert. It’s such a cool way to help Toys for Tots. Their work with kids during this time of year is awesome, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Planet Cazmo will donate a week’s worth of virtual goods’ revenue to support Toys for Tots in conjunction with this event. Toys for Tots provides joy and a message of hope to less fortunate children through the gift of a new toy or book during the Christmas holiday season. For more information, check out ToysforTots.org.

The concert will premiere on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19th on PlanetCazmo.com.

Read more: http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/12/03/david-archuleta-jordin-sparks-toys-for-tots-twosome/#ixzz0ZjUoYVPu

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Crow, Sparks at Washington carols

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:36:00 +0000

Sheryl Crow and Jordin Sparks are set to sing carols around the US National Christmas Tree this year.

The singers will join Ray LaMontagne and jazz musicians Brad Mehldau and Joshua Redman at the carol service, which will be attended by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle.

The tree lighting ceremony takes place on Thursday near the National Mall.

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Justin Bieber Covers Eminem, Twitpics With Jordin Sparks

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:35:00 +0000

Holiday radio festival season is in full effect, and not only does it give the opportunity for some of the most popular music artists to make the rounds during the holiday season, but it also gives them a chance to connect with each other. At the KDWB Jingle Ball in St. Paul, Minnesota, Justin Bieber and Jordin Sparks shared the bill and also spent some quality time backstage. They even snapped a picture together. "Look at our prom pic?" Bieber wrote to Sparks on his Twitter page. "Great show."

Bieber had a busy weekend. At another concert in Detroit — which also featured sets from Jay Sean, Owl City, Boys Like Girls, Colbie Caillat, Pitbull and 3OH!3 — the 15-year-old Canadian singer (whose debut album My World is currently tearing up the charts) paused in between songs to bust out the opening verse from Eminem's "Lose Yourself." Bieber gave Slim Shady the nod because they were in Detroit. "Had to pay respect to that guy from '8 Mile,'" Bieber tweeted. "Eminem is a beast."

There is video of the song here. Bieber acquits himself on the song pretty well (apparently Asher Roth wasn't lying when he said Bieber possessed MC skills). What's interesting about the footage is that Bieber seems to be moving pretty well on stage despite the fact that his right leg remains in an air cast because of his fractured foot, an injury he sustained during a show in London a few weeks ago. The foot hasn't stopped him from doing shows, though it has gotten in the way of extracurricular activities. He tweeted to mentor Usher earlier today, "I'd play ball with you but I have a disadvantage with my broken foot." No hoops for Bieber, but still plenty of cheers.

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♫ Album Review: Jordin Sparks – Battlefield

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:13:00 +0000

The youngest American Idol winner and platinum selling artist Jordin Sparks returns with her sophomore album Battlefield. Sparks made a splash on the scene not when she AI, but more so with her hit “No Air,” a duet with Chris Brown. While the song granted her a Grammy Nomination, her self-titled debut album only peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Now, she’s back with a hot new single and an even more impressive second album. I have spent days listening to the album and here’s my track by track review:

Walking On Snow: The first guitar line of this track sounds a lot like the beginning of Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” and leaves you to believe that the opening track of this album will be a hit. Unfortunately, the extremely poppish song is only mediocre. But it has a nice beat that will certainly have you moving and Jordin naturally sounds good on it even though the track isn’t truly representative of her talent. I can easily see someone like Hilary Duff on this…the only difference is that Jordin’s vocals are much better. (3/5)

Battlefield: The Ryan Tedder produced track serves as Jordin’s lead single. Surprisingly, this only peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. The lyrics and Jordin’s vocals match perfectly to deliver an extremely catchy pop song with a slight rock edge. Easily one of the best tracks on the album. (4/5)

Don’t Let It Go To Your Head: The album’s third track is a cover of the original song by Fefe Dobson. Fefe’s version is much edgier and has a rock sound while this version focuses more on Jordin’s vocals and has a more simple production. But there is no doubt that Jordin delivers. The only thing is that Fefe’s version coincides more with the lyrics. As Jordin sings to her lover telling him not to let how she feels about him go to his head, you still get the feeling that she can’t do without him. Overall, Jordin’s vocals are on point and it’s a nice track. (3.5/5)

S.O.S. (Let The Music Play): This is dance-pop at its best and you can’t listen to this without moving. The track will serve as the album’s second single and is inspired by the 1983 hit “Let the Music Play” by Shannon. Simply put, “S.O.S.” is a track to listen to if you’re in the mood to dance. (3.5/5)

It Takes More: In this Andrea Martin produced track, Jordin sings to her lover that he’s “the only one not worth waiting for” because he basically comes in and out of her life whenever he pleases. It’s good to see Jordin doing more tracks like this that empower females rather than the Hannah Montana sounding tracks that were on her debut (“Shy Boy,” “Now You Tell Me,” “Young And In Love”). She’s moved to tracks that are a bit more mature and they work for her! (3.5/5)

Watch You Go: One of the best songs on the album! If you’re going to sing about loving someone, this is how it should be done! The production is on point and vocally, Jordin more than delivers (especially on the bridge where she sings her heart out). I’ve never seen a pop song sang with such emotion and at this point, you’ll probably wonder why Jordin is still doing pop when her vocals can clearly carry R&B. (4.5/5)

No Parade: A beautiful song and easily one of the best on the album. Immediately when the piano begins, you know it’s one of those songs to listen to when your heart is broken and Jordin’s vocals don’t make it any better. She sings with raw emotion and makes you feel the song, whether you want to or not. If you’re going through a breakup and are listening to this, have a box of tissues close; especially the last time she sings the chorus. (5/5)

Let It Rain: A nice song about letting go of all the tears and fears you once held and “[letting] it rain.” The track is co-written and produced by Toby Gad (”If I Were A Boy”). The build up to the chorus pays off once it starts. This is an enjoyable track you can bob your head to, but the production of it kind of takes away from the meaning. (3.5/5)

Emergency (911): I would never have imagined Jordin doing a pop/rock/dance song like this but she pulls it off well. She sings to her lover that she’s dying of “dance deprivation, emotional starvation” and that she needs him there with her. Jordin also co-wrote the song along with Toby Gad and Lindy Robbins. (3.5/5)

Was I The Only One: Another ballad where Jordin asks if she was the only one who fell in love because she doesn’t understand why they are saying goodbye. Vocally, she sounds very nice and keeps it simple by not hitting her usual high notes. Jordin also receives credit for co-writing the song. (3.8/5)

Faith: Jordin pens this next track with Gad and Robbins. It’s a gospel-inspired ballad that showcases her vocals while telling those in desperate times to have a little faith. Another track makes you wonder why she isn’t doing R&B. (4.5/5)

The Cure: The last track on the standard edition and also my favorite track. Jordin sings to a guy that’s been left by his woman, telling him that she will be his cure if he comes with his heart. I can leave this song on repeat and never get tired of it. The production and instruments are amazing and when matched with Jordin’s vocals, the song is flawless. The song makes you feel like whatever you’re going through will end and you’ll be on top of the world. This track should definitely be the third single! I can see this doing amazing on the charts! I’m even more surprised that she is co-writer of the song. (5/5)
Deluxe Edition:

Papercut: This is the first bonus track on the deluxe edition. Penned by the team that wrote “Faith,” Jordin compares her hurt to a paper cut singing that even though it’s deep and burns, she’s okay and will survive. Nothing special and I would have rather seen a track like “The Cure” or “Worth The Wait” (a bonus from her debut) as an extra track. (3.5/5)

Postcard: Another track that could have been traded. Naturally, her vocals are amazing but the song isn’t anything special. With the title of the track, you can easily tell what the song is about. (4/5)

There is no doubt in my mind that with the right promotion and management, Jordin Sparks will stay in the game for a while and will eventually make her way to the top. Her sophomore effort is an example that the “sophomore jinx” doesn’t happen to everyone. Battlefield is easily superior to her platinum debut. Her songs have gotten more mature and she’s written four of the best songs on the album. Vocally, she effortlessly beats out some of the top artists currently out. She is reminiscent of a young Mariah Carey and with time, she will only get better. I would really like her to try an R&B album. She has the vocals to do it and it might suit her. Simply put, Jordin has established herself as a real artist with Battlefield and hopefully this album will see the success that it deserves.

Overall, I give the album a very solid B. Battlefield will be in stores this Tuesday July 21st.

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Briefs: 50 Cent, Harry Fox, Rocket Science, Jordin Sparks

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:02:00 +0000

-- 50 Cent's "Before I Self Destruct" album, due next Tuesday (Nov. 16) on G-Unit/Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope, is now available as an exclusive at iTunes until its physical release.

-- The Harry Fox Agency will provide the 37,000 publishers that use its services the option of licensing Gracenote. HFA and Gracenote' digital lyrics licensing arrangement includes uses like lyric delivery with permanent downloads, CD playback, online subscription services, lyrics search, mobile services, and consumer devices.

-- Label services provider Rocket Science has launched Rocket Science (RS) Ventures in collaboration with Sony/RED. RS Ventures will offer funding support and label services to acts looking to release their music while maintaining rights ownership. Releases currently scheduled for first quarter 2010 include new music from Lo-Pro, Nonpoint, Shooter Jennings, Halifax and Bruce Kulick. Rocket Science has also announced the acquisition of the catalog and assets of Artist 2 Market. Rocket Science has served as the label services platform for A2M distribution for the past 5 years. The existing A2M catalog includes releases from artists such as Dolly Parton, Tracy Lawrence and the Cool Kids, who will find a new home through Rocket Science Ventures in early 2010.

-- Cherry Lane Music Publishing has signed a multi-year agreement with Jordin Sparks to serve as the worldwide administrator for the American Idol's publishing interests on her self-titled debut album, her current album "Battlefield" and future recordings during the term.

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Jordin Sparks

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +0000

She's already proved she can pull off a power ballady duet ('No Air'), a midtempo R&B track ('Tattoo') and a crashing great slab of soft rock ('Battlefield'), but now Jordin Sparks is trying something completely different. Her new single 'SOS (Let The Music Play)' is a sassy dance-pop stomper built around a sample from Shannon's 1983 classic... thwack! 'Let The Music Play'. Keen to find out how the dancefloor's treating her, we called Jordin for a chat.

Have you enjoyed trying something different with 'SOS'?
"Yeah, I loved experimenting with it because I haven't really done anything this dance-pop before. This is the first single I've put out that I can imagine being played in a club. When my A&R first played it to me, he said, 'It's got a Shannon sample in it', but I didn't know the sample because I wasn't actually born when 'Let The Music Play' came out! I loved the track right off the bat though."

Are you a big clubber?
"Oh yeah, I love it! When I go out clubbing I can dance 'til three o'clock in the morning with just a water bottle in my hand. I love dancing to anything with a good beat really. My favourite song to dance to at the moment is probably Drake's 'Best I Ever Had'. The last time I was in a club everyone got really excited when that song came on."

Would you dance to 'SOS' if it came on in a club?
"Haha! It would probably depend on who I was with. If I was with friends and they were really excited for me, I'd love to have a dance to it! But I was with a group of new people, I'd probably be a bit more cautious. I might kinda say, 'Oh yeah, that's my song' but not really dance along."

Are you pleased with how the album's been received?
"I really am! I didn't want to assume that people would like my new material, but my fans have been really enthusiastic. I had more time to work on this album than I did with my first one, so I had a chance to live out the songs and really feel them. When I put them all together I was really proud with what I'd got. I don't go out there looking for reviews, but my label will send me some over so I can see what the overall consensus is. It's been mostly positive luckily."

'Battlefield' was a top ten hit in the US and nearly a top ten hit in the UK, but are you disappointed it didn't do better? Lots of pop fans thought it could be No.1.
"Oh, thank you! 'Battlefield' was one of those slow-building songs the way 'Tattoo' was. It was kind of a word-of-mouth hit. The more people heard it, the more they started requesting it on the radio. I love the song so much and when I first heard it I was like, 'Oh my gosh, No.1!' When it didn't do that, I was like, 'Well that's OK though, because I have lots of other great songs to come'."

You performed at VH1's Divas Live last month. Do you like being called a diva?
"That term's definitely got a negative aura to it, because people think a diva is somebody with an attitude who demands things all the time. Of course there is that type of diva, but my idea of a diva has always been a singer - whether male or female - who gets on that stage and captivates you with their presence and their voice. I think of people like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, so to be able to follow in their footsteps and perform at Divas was really cool. So yeah, I guess I like being called a diva!"

Do you have any diva-ish demands?
"You know, I don't have anything too crazy on my rider. I just ask for tea, apples and chips and salsa! But since Idol I've gotten used to having an amazing hair and make-up team around me, so I'm starting to get picky. I know what I like now and I'm happy to say 'Could we maybe change that?' if I don't like something. I don't yell or anything, but I think I could definitely start to act a little diva-ish when it comes to my look."

Did you get to hang out with any of the other divas backstage?
"Backstage was just the craziest place - everyone was running around like they'd had their head cut off! I did get to talk with Jennifer, Kelly, Miley, Adele and Leona though. Leona actually wrote me a personalised card saying it was an honour to be going onstage with me, which was just so, so sweet. I really wasn't expecting it and she almost had me in tears! You guys have a really, really good girl in Leona."

Do you like her new single, 'Happy'?
"Yeah, I love the lyrics and you can definitely hear that Ryan Tedder worked on the music. The way Leona performs it is just amazing. I love everything that Leona does though - I'd listen to her sing the phonebook."

You've just finished supporting Britney on tour. How did that go?
"Great! Before one of the very last shows, I got to chat with Britney and say thank you for having me on the tour. She told me she really liked my show, which was cool to hear. I didn't have chance to hang out with her too much because she's Britney and she's always doing something, but I bumped into her a few times and she was always really sweet. And of course she killed it onstage! Her production's just crazy with all the dancers and contortionists and aerialists. It's an amazing spectacle to watch."

Jordin's single, 'SOS (Let The Music Play)', and album, Battlefield, are both available to buy now.

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Jordin Sparks: 'Leona almost made me cry'

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:35:00 +0000

Jordin Sparks has revealed that Leona Lewis's kindness almost reduced her to tears at Divas Live last month.

The American Idol star became emotional after finding a message from Lewis in her dressing room, she recalled.

"Leona actually wrote me a personalised card saying it was an honour to be going onstage with me, which was just so, so sweet," Sparks told DS.

"I really wasn't expecting it and she almost had me in tears! You guys have a really, really good girl in Leona."

Sparks also revealed that she is a big fan of 'Happy', the first single from Lewis's upcoming album Echo.

"I love the lyrics and you can definitely hear that Ryan Tedder worked on the music. The way Leona performs it is just amazing. I love everything that Leona does though - I'd listen to her sing the phonebook," she said.

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Jordan’s 4th autobiography risks facing book ban

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:34:00 +0000

LONDON - Jordan’s autobiography, her fourth in five years, risks having no takers after bookshops threatened it with a boycott.

Leading chains are said to be against stocking up the glamour girl’s latest memoir, fearing that they may be seen as helping her restore her “fallen” image after her bitter split with former husband Peter Andre.

“Bookshop managers are really worried. They fear this latest book could do more harm than good for business and are seriously considering shunning it altogether,” the Sun quoted a source at publisher Random House as saying.

“Booksellers do not want to annoy their customers by putting out yet another autobiography from the same person who has already had three printed. It seems to them as though she is trying to milk her fans for everything they’ve got,” the source added.

Meanwhile, Andre is allegedly making preparations for his autobiography in time for Christmas, another suggested reason why Jordan, real name Katie Price, could expect a ban on her memoir.

The source said: “Reputable companies also do not want to get dragged into a sordid sales war where bitter partners are dishing the dirt on each other.”

Speaking about the mum-of-three’s latest endeavour, a spokesman for book chain Blackwell said: “She has done three already. This is not a book we would say to our readers, ‘You must buy.’”

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Leona Lewis nearly reduces Jordin Sparks to tears

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:33:00 +0000

American Idol star Jordin Sparks has revealed that Leona Lewis's kindness almost made her cry at VH1 Divas Live concert. Jordin said that she was emotional after finding a message from the X Factor winner in her dressing room.

American Idol star Jordin Sparks has revealed that Leona Lewis's kindness almost made her cry at VH1 Divas Live concert. Jordin said that she was emotional after finding a message from the X Factor winner in her dressing room.

She told Digital Spy: "Leona actually wrote me a personalised card saying it was an honour to be going onstage with me, which was just so, so sweet.

"I really wasn't expecting it and she almost had me in tears!

"You guys have a really, really good girl in Leona."

The American singer added that she is a fan of Leona's first single 'Happy' from her new album 'Echo'.

She said: "I love the lyrics and you can definitely hear that Ryan Tedder worked on the music.

"The way Leona performs it is just amazing."

She added: "I love everything that Leona does though - I'd listen to her sing the phonebook."

Leona has said: "I titled my album `Echo', since an echo describes a big, organic sound."

Ryan Tedder who wrote 'Happy' also produced her huge hit, 'Bleeding Love'.

Describing the song, Leona said: "It's a contradiction of song because, yes, it's named `Happy,' but the song's kind of dark, a bit sad, somber."

Leona's new album is due to released on November 17.

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Jordin Sparks - Battlefield (HD)

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Jordin Sparks Battlefield PARODY Banana Peels

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Jonas Brothers-Facebook Live Chat 8/22/09 Feat.Jordin Sparks

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Jordin Sparks & Jonas Brothers- Battlefield (World Tour) HD

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jordin sparks - Don't Let It Go To Your Head

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jordin sparks - Walking On Snow

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jordin sparks - Faith

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OFFICIAL SONG Jordin SPARKS - '' S.O.S '' ( Let The Music Play ) [ HQ ] With Lyrics !!

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Jordin Sparks singing No Air

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Jordin Sparks "God Loves Ugly" Acapella

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JORDIN SPARKS' WRITING JOY

noreply@blogger.com (cjosang) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:13:00 +0000

Jordin Sparks loves writing her own songs.

Jordin Sparks loved the chance to pen more of her own lyrics on new album 'Battlefield'.

The singer has contributed more lyrics on her latest record 'Battlefield' and says she relished the opportunity to indulge in the "therapeutic" creative process.

She said: "I had so much fun doing it. Writing is really therapeutic, I am finding out. I've always loved to write. Ever since I was in the fourth grade I've written poetry and I've loved words and language arts. Everybody else in my family thinks I'm crazy, but it was my favourite thing to do.

"It wasn't until I was a little bit older that I realised you put music to words and switch things around a little bit and you have a song. And I didn't have very much time to write on the first album. I wrote on three songs on that album and then I just hit the ground running, recording at the beginning of this year. It was so fun."

Despite not doing as much writing on her debut album, 'Sparks', the singer - who shot to fame after winning US TV talent show 'American Idol' - insists she still loves the record.

She added: "Being on 'American Idol,' you win and then you go on the tour. And it's a little low-key and the fans who voted for you want your music ... and you're trying to record and keep your voice safe on tour. But I'm really proud of the first album."

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