The Show Is Not Over For ‘American Idol’ Contestant Larry Platt - Starpulse.com
The 63-year-old civil rights veteran has become an Internet sensation after performing his original song, “Pants On The Ground” at an audition for the ninth season of “American Idol.” It wasn’t really singing or rapping but it was performed with some
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American Idol Tonight: Victoria Beckham is In the House - The Boston - Gather.com
It’s the start of a new round of auditions on American Idol, two hours tonight and two more tomorrow covering Boston and Atlanta. Already we’ve seen some amazing talent along with the usual insanity that always accompanies audition week. Victoria
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The same old ‘American Idol’ - Los Angeles Times
It always happens. The striver who intrigues me the most on any given audition episode of “American Idol” just sneaks in, earning a few minutes of screen time, probably at the end of a long two hours. On Tuesday’s season premiere, set in Boston, it
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Drama part of life for TF South student - NWI.com
Photo provided Jamie Koch, a senior at Thornton Fractional South High School, is active in drama club and has participated in several productions since freshman year. Jamie Koch, 17, is proving hard work pays off. The daughter of John and Wendy Koch
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Susan Boyle’s ‘Dream’ awoke the music industry in 2009 - USA Today
Susan Boyle’s I Dreamed a Dream didn’t have enough fuel to become 2009’s top-selling album, but being runner-up hasn’t undercut the underdog’s rocket rise to stardom. The Scottish singer, 48, whose audition on Britain’s Got Talent launched her
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Broken Embraces - Baltimore City Paper
“Focus” is a cruel word choice above, as the central director-turned-screenwriter is blind. In an opening voiceover Mateo Blanco (Llu s Homar) confesses that he became his own creation, the blind screenwriter Harry Caine (note the obvious film
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Penguins Notebook: Surgery for Kunitz paves the way for Caputi - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Luca Caputi, right, celebrates his third-period goal against the Thrashers last night with defenseman Martin Skoula. A few weeks ago, Tom Fitzgerald , the Penguins’ assistant to the general manager, suggested that left winger Luca Caputi not only
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Rebecca’s World - American Reporter
CASPER, Wyo. — Technology has given us practically everything, so why can’t it provide a heat sensor for your phone line? Then, when you start breathing fire at the vendor you’re trying to reach, someone at that company will get a clue that their
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Translink auditions for Olympic buskers set for Jan. 14 - Vancouver Sun
TransLink is offering auditions to buskers wanting a license to play during the 2010 Olympic Games. Auditions will be held Jan. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the fourth floor of TransLink s offices in Metrotower II in Burnaby. TransLink wants to
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TELEVISION: Lucy Xena Lawless gets back to swords and sandals - Grand Forks Herald
PASADENA, Calif. Lucy Lawless, who played Xena: Warrior Princess for six years, is a warrior in her own right. A New Zealand scrapper who doesn t acknowledge borders of any kind, she s managed to be true to herself in spite of the
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Springville theater looking for new home - Deseret News
SPRINGVILLE In about 18 months, the Springville Playhouse will lose its longtime home in the basement of the city library. That’s when city officials expect to open a new city library and tear down the building that has served as Springville’s
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‘True Grit’ casting call is 10 a.m. Sunday in Tulsa - Tulsa World
Casting directors for a new Coen Brothers film version of True Grit will be in Tulsa on Sunday, holding an open audition for the role of young Mattie Ross. Girls between the ages of 12 and 16 are invited to open auditions from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p
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Bakula leaps into new buddy show - The State
Scott Bakula isn’t having a midlife crisis. Far from it. “I’ve been so lucky,” he says, reflecting on an acting career that has taken many happy leaps. The latest drops Bakula, a St. Louis native, into TNT’s entertaining new series “Men of a Certain
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PMA student selected for music festival - Eagle-Tribune
METHUEN - A Presentation of Mary Academy student has been selected to participate in the Massachusetts Northeastern District Senior Music Festival. Emily Jarmolowicz, 17, of Amesbury, was selected to play the clarient in the festival for her third
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Annual Singing Contest Is Back For Third Year - PR Inside
CA youth ages 7-18 and produced by WBZB Entertainment. The contest ultimately gives 30 finalists a professional showcase opportunity with celebrity judges and a chance at a great prize package. This competition and concert event is back for its third
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Billboard CD Reviews: Susan Boyle, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen - ABC News
NEW YORK (Billboard) - For someone who got her big break through reality TV, Susan Boyle’s career has been the stuff of fantasy. A middle-aged woman from Scotland securing worldwide fame via YouTube was unlikely enough, but now that Boyle’s debut
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Briefs: Science fair udges needed - Batavia Sun
Indian Prairie School District 204 is seeking judges for the 2010 middle school science fairs. Judges do not have to work in a scientific field, but it is helpful if judges understand how a science fair works. Co-sponsored by the Indian Prairie
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all in good fun - Lexington Herald-Leader
The extras on the DVD box set include full-length audition pieces by Michele and Riley, and featurettes called “Dance Boot Camp” and “Deconstructing Glee With Ryan Murphy.” The DVD retails for $39.98.
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Movies: Waits goes to the devil - Traverse City Record-Eagle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Waits has given the devil his due with wry song lyrics, asking if the devil made the “world while God was sleeping” or musing “don’t you know there ain’t no devil, there’s just God when he’s drunk.” Now Waits is the devil
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Kanye, Tiger, the Gosselins - our unfortunate 2009 - Dayton Daily News
If only there were more Kanye Wests in the world. No wait lemme finish!! Yes, West proved he was a complete jerk when he jumped onstage and interrupted Taylor Swift’s glory moment at the MTV Video Music Awards. It was a moment audiences live to
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Grindstone powers into 2010 at Siggy’s in Palm Bay - Florida Today
SHAKE, RATTLE & KNOW Start the new year off with a heavy dose of power rock ‘n’ roll as local favorite Grindstone performs tonight at Siggy’s All-American Bar in Palm Bay. A four-piece band with influences as diverse as Alice in Chains and
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Curtain Call: It’s time to think about a fresh, dramatic start! - News-Herald.com
I hope everyone rang in the New Year with a safe and happy celebration. From my friend Mary out banging her pots and pans at midnight seriously (ask her neighbors) to my California kids home for the holidays, to each and every one of you
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