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Thursday, May 24, 2007


Host Ryan Seacrest reveals this year's
American Idol winner: Jordin Sparks.
By Carmen Shiu, Courier Entertainment Editor

Honestly, tell me who did not see that coming within the past few weeks? I know all the Blaker Girls, Melinda’s Backups, and even the LaDiva Nation had faith in their favorite American Idol contestants, the judges clearly showed their favorites lately as Jordin Sparks. With 74 million votes locked on, the amazing beatboxer Blake Lewis came in second. FOX dedicated two whole whoppin’ hours of singing, reminiscence of the past season, and Idol patting themselves on the back for Idol Gives Back.

By Carmen Shiu, Courier Entertainment Editor

It’s a brand new Mandy Moore this time around and she is here to stay. Watch her music video for her first single, “Extraordinary,” off of her newest album, “Wild Hope,” and you will see that it’s already a new turning point for this pop singer-turned actress. Moore’s fourth album, “Coverage,” exposed Moore’s desire to leave the bubblegum pop image that she was known for. She has made that stand on “Wild Hope.” Moore had the opportunity to get plenty of personal involvement with this one, finally finding her real musical self. This album will be in stores on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.