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  1. Paramus siblings survive first round of cuts in 'American Idol' auditions

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @420dusd  &bull Oct 8, 2011

    Paramus' A.J. Panzica had a very good 21st birthday. He and his sister Lauren, 22, made the first round of cuts at the "American Idol" Season 11 auditions held Thursday morning at the Izod Center in East Rutherford. The siblings,… Full Story »

  2. Freehold Idol wraps up with sparkling finales

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @pinksexyx  &bull Sep 7, 2011

    Freehold Idol celebrated its fifth anniversary and, according to Gatto, the CEO of the business group Downtown Freehold, the number of contestants has increased over the years, as has the size of the crowds that come to watch talented young… Full Story »


  3. Review: Jack and White - Gemini EP

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @blingkind  &bull Aug 25, 2011

    Jack and White began as a writing project for Brooke White's follow up to High Hopes and Heartbreaks album from 2008, but during the sessions Brooke and collaborator, Jack Matranga, realized that the music they were writing really wasn't a… Full Story »

  4. NL Interview: American Idol's Pia Toscano Talks Debut Album And Bringing Back The True Vocalist

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @rapterred  &bull Aug 14, 2011

    Pia Toscano has come full circle. It was almost exactly a year ago today that she auditioned for American Idol. "my dad just emailed me today saying, 'make sure you wake up early tomorrow. Week after week on the show, Pia showcased her powerful pipes, fearlessly - and most often, stunningly - belting out songs by Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. And even though she was famously prematurely axed from the competition, she's got nothing to feel bad about. While preparing to perform in Kansas City, Pia took time out chat more with us about meeting the fans who voted… Full Story »

  5. Barack Obama Celebrates 50th B-Day With Burgers, Celebs, and Supporters

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @jadeneokd  &bull Aug 7, 2011

    With the debt deal signed into law, and fear of a national default subsiding, Obama took his aides out for burgers on Capitol Hill yesterday before flying to Chicago for a campaign fundraiser. With the debt deal signed into law,… Full Story »

  6. 'American Idol' runner-up, emo band, more set for show at Stabler Arena - Lehigh Valley Music Blog

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @bladentf  &bull Jul 26, 2011

    GARY BLOCKUS He bought his first album at age 14: Bread's "Baby I'm a Want you." The next day, he bought Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" and Deep Purple's "Machine Head." He's covered everything in the metal/hard rock genre, from Motley Crue to Papa Roach… Full Story »


  7. PIA TOSCANO Record Deal, New iTunes Single, Still Dating DWTS Mark Ballas?

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @JohnJohnSaidIt  &bull Jul 15, 2011

    Pia Toscano has scored a record deal with Interscope Records. Her new single will drop July 12th, just in time for the kick off of the American Idol tour. The new song titled, "this Time," was penned by songwriter Esther… Full Story »

  8. Local youth fights for diabetes research

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @2zenixfd  &bull Jun 25, 2011

    At just 15 years old, Sydney Slifka has experienced several of life's toughest lessons, including being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes three years ago. The State Center teen has turned her diabetes into something positive as she attended the Juvenile… Full Story »

  9. Idol's Jordin Sparks Rocks New Song On "Live! with Regis and Kelly"

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @rapterred  &bull Jun 23, 2011

    American Idol" Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks performed her latest single, "I Am Woman," on "Live! Sparks' new album is due out later in the year. She released "I Am Woman" as her first single from the as yet untitled… Full Story »

  10. Who Could Replace Jennifer Lopez on 'American Idol'?

    johnjohnsaidit.com via @AdmiralRJ  &bull Jun 17, 2011

    Jennifer Lopez recently said she's "on the fence" about returning to "American Idol" as a judge. According to the singer/actress, her end-of-the-year schedule is quickly filling up (plus she's probably realized just how hard it is to crush the dreams… Full Story »

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