American idol news : Tattoo singer -Jordin Conquer UK?

American idol news : Tattoo singer -Jordin Conquer UK?
Jordin won American Idol - the US version of Simon Cowell's show - in May 2007 at just 17 years old. Since then her career in America has rocketed. Now, she needs to break the UK.

"It's going pretty well I think." she told Sky News. "We've been having a really good time here. Things have been busy. My schedule's been packed, but I've gotten a really good response so far. It's been good."

Her first hit, 'Tattoo' was only released as a download over here. It made it to number 50 in the UK charts in April.

For that song at least, she had the right song-writers for UK success. Tattoo was co-written by the talent behind James Blunt's hit, 'You're Beautiful'.

But this isn't America.

"I don't know what to do," she said.

"I don't even know how to break the United States. I just sang a song and put it out there.

"It was the fans and the people who helped me achieve the status I have now. They're the ones who request it on the radio."

Her new single 'No Air' has just been released in the UK. It's a duet with R&B singer Chris Brown.

"I love to sing songs that touch people and when they come up to me and tell me that it's helped them with something, I'm good. That's why I do it," she explained.

Jordin may not have been over here much before, but she had a taste of the UK in the form of Simon Cowell.

"Considering what he has said to other contestants on the show, he was very nice to me," she said.

But Cowell was less than impressed with her audition for the American show, telling her: "Sometimes I like to put one sugar in my coffee to make it slightly sweeter. That [performance] was the equivalent of putting eleven spoonfuls in. It was all a bit too 'cutesy' and sweet."

She had a message for him though: "I like eleven spoonfuls of sugar in my coffee!" she told me. "I like it sweet!"

So there, Cowell.

It seems she knows a bit about us Brits too. We quizzed her.

Did she know what Marmite was? Yes - like vegemite. And she hates it! Does she know our favourite take-away? Curry.

And does she know what the Queen's favourite dog is? The little white one that looks like a foot stool.

American idol news : Paris Bennett is pregnant ??

American idol news : Paris Bennett is pregnant ??

Brief Info :-
Paris Ana'is Bennett (born August 21, 1988) is an American singer. She came to national recognition as a contestant on the fifth season of the reality television talent show, American Idol, finishing in fifth place. Paris Bennett released her debut album Princess P on 306 Entertainment/TVT Records in 2007.

Former "American Idol" finalist Paris Bennett is pregnant and expecting a baby girl in October.

The singer, 19, will be 20 when she becomes a mother, reports The Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Bennett's rep confirmed the pregnancy for People magazine; the news was first reported by MediaTakeOut.com.

Paris' mother, Jamecia Bennett, is thrilled about the news.

"I'm proud of how she did it. I was 16 when I got pregnant," Jamecia told the Star-Tribune.

So far, there is no word on the baby's father.

"He chooses not to be in the public eye," she told the paper. "I respect that."

Paris' mom is hopeful that she'll be planning a wedding.

"She has a ring," said Jamecia.

American idol news : Paris Bennett is pregnant....

American idol news : Jesse McCartney and Jordin Sparks Summer Tour 2008??

American idol news : Jesse McCartney and Jordin Sparks Summer Tour 2008??

NEW YORK – As the hottest young stars of summer 2008, Jesse McCartney and 19 Entertainment/Jive Records recording artist Jordin Sparks will share the stage in a co-headlining tour "JESSE & JORDIN LIVE." Both artists already share platinum-selling status and hit songs, with Jesse's "Leavin'" and Jordin's "Tattoo" and "No Air," her duet with pop star Chris Brown. The North American tour will visit 16 major cities, kicking off in Sacramento, CA on August 5.

Jesse, now 21 years old, has transformed from the pop stardom of his teen years to solo success as a singer/songwriter on his newly released R&B-flavored album "Departure." He also co-penned Leona Lewis' hit "Bleeding Love," now a #1 single worldwide. Says Jesse, "Jordin has the most incredible voice. She's one of those pure talents you don't see a lot of in this business. I can't wait to get out there with her." Previously a multiple winner of Teen Choice Awards, Jesse Is nominated this year for Choice Summer Song and Choice Artist, Male.

In 2007, Jordin became the youngest American Idol winner. The 18-year-old is enjoying unprecedented success with the debut of her self-titled album released last year, which is rapidly approaching platinum sales. Says Jordin, "I am really excited to be going out and sharing the stage with someone as talented as Jesse McCartney. He brings a soulful voice, heart of gold and his good looks to the stage every night and I can't wait to share it with him." She recently garnered recognition with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist as well as a BET Award for her smash hit single "No Air" featuring Chris Brown. She also just received three Teen Choice Awards Nominations including Choice Breakout Artist!

American idol news : Jesse McCartney and Jordin Sparks Summer Tour 2008??

American idol news : David Cook Laces Up Shoe Deal

American idol news : David Cook

You might not be able to sing like David Cook, but at least you can now walk in shoes.

The reigning American Idol champ has just scored a global endorsement deal with Skechers, the shoe company announced today.

Skechers uses Cook's tousled image to advertise its line of casual footwear through December 2009, including newly branded Skechers' styles "that will reflect his personality, interests and appeal."

The 25-year-old singer-songwriter will begin appearing in a fall campaign tied to the release of his first post-Idol album and the continuing American Idols Live! Tour 2008.

"I have always viewed Skechers as a cool company, so I am excited to be a part of their campaign," said Cook, who will be popping up on billboards and in print ads and in-store one-sheets.

No word on how much the pact is worth.

The budding hitmaker is following in the footsteps of fellow Idol champ Carrie Underwood, who was the face of Skechers back in 2005. Over the years, Robert Downey Jr., Christina Aguilera, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, Ashlee Simpson and Britney Spears have lent their famous faces—and feet—to the shoemaker's promotional efforts.

American idol news : David Cook