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Jordin Sparks

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Lady La, What Are You Listening To?

    Lady La Lady La is the morning show host for 101.5 JAMZ FM Monday-Friday from 6-10 a.m. When you put your key in the ignition and turn on the radio, what station would play right now? KOOL 94.5 FM. What's the first album you bought? Timbaland & Magoo. What's the first concert you saw? E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2011

    New Reality Show, "Majors and Minors,' to Feature 15-Year-Old Gilbert Boy and a Long List of Top 40 Stars

    ​Ah, to pass the harmless sound of Top 40 pop rock onto America's youth. That's really what this country is all about. Avril Lavigne, Adam Lambert, Colbie Caillat and a long list of other VH1 crowd favorites are out to make the dreams of 12 young musicians come true on The Hub's upcoming real ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    MLB All-Star Week Music Round Up

    Hey now, you're an All-Star​Major League Baseball announced the official All-Star Week musical performance roster on Wednesday, and it reads like the back of a Now That's What I Call Music compilation mix. But thank god, we love Jordin Sparks and Michelle Branch. It would've totally sucked if ML ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2010

    Jordin Sparks Plans Huge 21st Birthday Bash in Phoenix

    Jordin Sparks is about to be 21.​American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will throw herself a huge 21st birthday bash at The Compound Grill in Phoenix on Wednesday, December 22. Yes, the Grammy nominated Sparks will be legal a few days before Christmas, and the NoPho venue will celebrate with a party ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Jimmy Eat World at Marquee Theatre on 10/30/10

    Maria VassettJimmy Eat World performing in costume at Marquee Theatre.​Arizonans often don't have much to root for. Most of the time our state is an afterthought, or the butt of jokes about immigration policy and home foreclosures. For many years, the Cardinals, the Sun Devils, and the Wildcat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Zombies, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Eat World, Daft Punk'd, Masquerave, and GTL Over the Weekend

    ​Downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk A zombie horde of hundreds didn't so much walk as lumber down the unsuspecting streets of Phoenix on Oct. 29 for the 2010 Phoenix Zombie Walk. Lead (and contained) by the Arizona Ghost Busters, zombies met up at Heritage Square walked through the Arizona Center, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    The Summer Set, Leon Russell, Cheap Trick, and More in This Week's Issue

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Jordin Sparks

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Music

    July 1, 2010

    Jordin Sparks

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    Who Will Punch Jordin Sparks' V-Card?

    The Summer Set: Not so original, but still kickin' out the jams.​This week's music feature is on The Summer Set, and their unapologetically unoriginal music that's still worth a listen.The oft overlooked Leon Russell is working on a new collaboration with the likes of T-Bone Burnett, Elton John, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Jordin Sparks to Play Marquee on July 1... But Seriously, Who is Going to Devirginize Her?

    ​Jordin Sparks is playing the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on July 1 as part of a national tour that'll take the Glendale native to 35 cities across the country.Sparks, the 20-year-old 2007 American Idol winner, is also slated to make Broadway debut in the 2008 Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Music ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    May 20 In Blogs: Gary Pierce, The Blunt Club, Tradiciones, and Cage Fighters

    ​​​​​​​​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Michelle Obama Embarrassed by 2nd Grader; and Why Arizona Cor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2010

    'American Idol' Final Three Fight for the Finale

    ​This season of American Idol is almost over (thank gosh), and it's finally down to the Final Three--the clear frontrunner Crystal Bowersox, the frat-ish wannabe rocker Lee DeWyze and the lovable underdog Casey James.This time around, the contestants get to choose their own songs to perform in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2010

    Stream Jeff Beck's Emotion & Commotion and Bask in its Magnificent Album Art

    This is the second time I have been able to use this album cover as the image for one of my posts...sweet!​It's well-documented that a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Baja California yesterday afternoon. People in Phoenix are feeling some mild shaking, and the quake may be a factor, but methinks it w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    Top 10 'American Idol' Moments

    ​Paula Abdul already left, and Simon Cowell may be on the outs, too. But no matter what happens to American Idol, the singing competition has left us with plenty of memories we'll forver cherish. Here are 10 of our favorites to get you ready for the upcoming season, which begins January ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Concert Review: Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding

    Luke HolwerdaAlice Cooper performs at the 2009 installment of his annual Christmas Pudding charity show.​ By Lindsey HolderFriday night was the ninth installment of Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding, though speaking in Christmas/culinary terms, it was really more of a fruitcake, with ingredients bo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2009

    Jordin Sparks To Appear At Phoenix Fundraiser

    ​The big Ellen DeGeneres announcement has American Idol fans abuzz well in advance of the show's premiere. If you're starting to get excited you may want to check out an upcoming benefit to help children who are victims of sexual abuse which American Idol Jordin Sparks hosts. Sounds like a real pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2009

    Amy Winehouse Not Guilty, Jay-Z's Mayoral Campaign, Thom Yorke Writes for 'New Moon'

    NME: Amy Winehouse found not guilty of assault NME: Jay-Z replaces Beastie Boys at All Points West Idolator: Jay-Z Enlists Kanye West And Rihanna For His Mayoral Campaign Idolator: Jordin Sparks Is Not Singing About Giving Head On Her New Record Pitchfork: Director: Thom Yorke Wrote New Song for New ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2009

    Jordin Sparks Hammered In Reviews, Chester Bennington Talks About Drugs, Pearl Jam On The Radio

    So Much Silence: Alvin Band: Temple Pressure (video, mp3) Idolator: Highlights from various Jordin Sparks reviews NME: LCD Soundsystem set for new release of '45:33' Idolator: Will Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" Ever See The Light Of Day? Rolling Stone: Pearl Jam's New "Backspacer" Single "The Fixer" Hits Ra ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: D.I.Y., Europop, and Danny NSK's Benefit

    The Bollox are scheduled to perform tonight at Club Red in Tempe. Can't find enough scrilla to take you S.O. go see Star Trek for the 16th time? Don't wanna take out a loan just to go see Les Claypool or Peter Murphy live and in concert? Then check out our list of ultra-affordable events happe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    At The Drive-In Reunion Possible, Jordin Sparks Album Cover Dissed, Scary Phil Spector Pics

    Rolling Stone: Mars Volta Frontman Hints At Possible At The Drive-In Reunion Pitchfork: Black Lips' Jared Swilley Attacks Wavves Waved Rumor: Aerosmith - 'Toys in the Attic' in entirety this summer Idolator: Jordin Sparks Still Has A Cold Spin: Sonic Youth Debut New Album in NYC Idolator: Phil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Britney Spears Nude Pics Leak, Jay-Z Disses Autotune, Jordin Sparks Video

    Idolator: Jordin Sparks Is Out Standing In Her BattlefieldElectric Mustache: Tonight In Phoenix: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Crystal AntlersRolling Stone: Jay-Z Calls For "Death Of Auto-Tune" With "Blueprint 3″ CutPLM: Phoenix Women Who RockArizona State Press: "Figuring Prominently" displays eclectic mixId ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    And In This Corner...Kris Allen and Adam Lambert Go Mano-A-Mano on 'Idol'

    PictureGroup for FoxAmerican Idol finale: Out come the claws. Mee-yow!So, my American Idol-watching comrades, after several months (it feels longer though, doesn't it?) of the hard work and dedication it takes to be glued to our television sets for at least three hours every week, we finally get the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2009

    The End of an Era: Gokey and His Glasses Go Home

    Don't cry, Gokey. You always have a future as a Lenscrafters model...I will be the first to admit that as excited as I am about last night's Idol results, I am also really shocked (as are a lot of other people, apparently). I think most people--whether they were Gokey fans or not--thought his large ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2009

    Other People's Blogs: Jack White's New Band, Z-Trip on the Radio, Animal Collective Box Set

    Idolator: Jordin Sparks Has No Promises, No DemandsSpin: Terrible Two: Eminem Teams Up with StewiePitchfork: Animal Collective's Animal Crack Live Vinyl Box Set Finally ReleasedElectric Mustache (Phoenix-based Wilco fansite): Wilco (The Album) Cover ArtSo Much Silence: DJ Z-Trip on KCRW's Morning Be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    Larry Fitzgerald, Jordin Sparks at Minnesota Fundraiser in Memory of Fitzgerald's Mom

    CJ/Minneapolis Star-TribuneArizona Cardinals' star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. was in his home state last week for a memorial fundraiser with family and friends, including Jordin Sparks (above). The event at the Metropolitan Club Ball Room in Golden Valley, Minnesota, was to raise mone ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    April 16 In Blogs: Jordin Sparks, Larry Fitzgerald, Club 910, Pesticides and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Larry Fitzgerald, Jordin Sparks at Minnesota Fundraiser in Memory of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Just Announced: Lucero, St. Vincent, George Jones

    Lucero is coming to town in May. A lot of big indie shows -- but not big, big shows -- in last week's concert announcements. Lucero, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears are coming to Rythm Room in May, as are Margot & the Nuclear So and So's. St. Vincent plays Modified on Sunday, May 31, which is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2009

    ZOMG!!! The Jonas Brothers Coming to Jobing.com Arena on August 11

    The Jonas Brothers There's been a non-stop chorus of girlish screams of joy coming from across the Valley since this morning, and we've finally deduced they cause behind all the shreiking: The Jonas Brothers are coming in concert this summer. The trio of Disney-programmed animatronic pop ro ... More >>

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    Pandy Raye on the Chicks with Picks Music Festival

    The Jonas Brothers There's been a non-stop chorus of girlish screams of joy coming from across the Valley since this morning, and we've finally deduced they cause behind all the shreiking: The Jonas Brothers are coming in concert this summer. The trio of Disney-programmed animatronic pop ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    Concert Calendar for This Weekend: Jordin Sparks, Digital Summer, Nappy Roots, The Game, and More

    The Nappy Roots are scheduled to perform on Friday at Club Red in Tempe. Now that the chill of winter is starting to subside (temps are supposed to get into the high 70s) you've got little excuse to stay cooped up inside your domicile this weekend. Why not book it to the ongoing Renaissance Festi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    2009 NBA All-Star Game: Defense (For a Change), Jumpshots, and Forced Drama

    Kobe and Shaq are once again BFF. Awwww. The only thing the sports media love more than a good feud is a half-assed gesture to end it under meaningless circumstances. So it was that Kobe and Shaq were forced to awkwardly hoist a trophy together at the 2009 NBA All-Star game, just as they did ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Lone Butte Casino to Host "American Idol"-Style Televised Talent Show

    Think you're better than some of the colorful people on American Idol or think you're Arizona's next Jordin Sparks? Well, you have a shot to prove it next month at Chandler's Lone Butte Casino. The casino will host "Lone Butte Lucky Break," the first in a series of televised talent shows, at 8 p. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Arizona Premiere Living's List of Top Ten All-Time Arizona Musicians Kinda Blows

    We recently ran across this list of the "Top Ten All-Time Arizona Musicians" from Arizona Premiere Living. Some of the choices are obvious: Meat Puppets, Jimmy Eat World, Jordin Sparks, Gin Blossoms, Alice Cooper, and Linda Ronstadt almost always make the "top" lists of Arizona musicians.

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2009

    Cardinals' Game Day Concerts: A Look Back at the Season

    For someone like me, who is an Arizona Cardinals season ticket holder, this season has far exceeding any expectations I had for the team heading into September. Not to toot my horn or anything, but after watching the Cardinals dismantle the playoff-caliber Miami Dolphins in the home opener, I said ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Jordin Sparks, Other Phoenix Music Artists Garner Grammy Nominations

    Glendale resident and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has received a Grammy nomination for her song "No Air." The song, nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, is a duet with R&B singer Chris Brown. It's also the first of two (thus far) top 10 Billboard hits for Sparks -- the other bein ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    Dec. 4 In Blogs: Speed Cameras, Elton John, Billy Joel, Wineburgers, Roy Warden and More

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Sources: Scottsdale Republic Going From Five to Four Days a Week; Edito ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2008

    Rihanna, Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy and Pussycat Dolls coming for Phooson fest on Dec. 5

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Sources: Scottsdale Republic Going From Five to Four Days a Week; Edito ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Top 10 Songs You Must Turn Off

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Sources: Scottsdale Republic Going From Five to Four Days a Week; Edito ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2008

    Future Shock: Jay Reatard, Jordin Sparks, and more

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Sources: Scottsdale Republic Going From Five to Four Days a Week; Edito ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2008

    Jordin Sparks cancels April tour dates while recovering from throat injury

    We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever:Sources: Scottsdale Republic Going From Five to Four Days a Week; Edito ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 3, 2008

    Fair Deal

    It’s odd, it’s cheap, and the food’ll kill you. What’s not to like?

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    April 3, 2008

    Celebrity Fight Night XIV

    It’s odd, it’s cheap, and the food’ll kill you. What’s not to like?

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    January 3, 2008

    Desert Heat

    America's idol and a hoops star keep Phoenix's mercury rising

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    December 13, 2007

    After Shock

    The Grinch who gave back Christmas

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    November 29, 2007
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    August 2, 2007

    The Big Cheesy

    The last thing poor New Orleans needs is planning tips from Phoenix

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    May 24, 2007

    West Side Pride

    A steak in the community

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