Jordin Sparks

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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Pandy Raye on the Chicks with Picks Music Festival

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 >>

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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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

'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 >>

Who Will Punch Jordin Sparks' V-Card?

​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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Jordin Sparks

​​​​​​​​​​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 >>

Jordin Sparks

​​​​​​​​​​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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>