Jordin Sparks isn't the first "American Idol" star to step away from the reality boob tube and give Hollywood a go, and she won't be the last. Her loosely biographical movie "Sparkle" — also featuring the late Whitney Houston, Mike Epps and Cee-Lo Green — is but the latest instance of an "Idol" star getting a close-up on the big screen.
The movie successes of Sparks' predecessors in "Idol" alumni-hood have been a mixed bag of total wins and, well, sheer embarrassment. So, how will the season six-winning songstress' flick fare?
Let's compare "Idol" in Hollywood notes to find out.
Jennifer Hudson
While Season 3's winner (Fantasia Barrino) has had very little luck in the Hollywood spotlight, its the seventh-placer who serves as the lodestar example of an "Idol" alum making movie magic happen for herself. In 2006, she starred in the movie musical "Dreamgirls" and took home Hollywood's highest honor, an Academy Award,...
The movie successes of Sparks' predecessors in "Idol" alumni-hood have been a mixed bag of total wins and, well, sheer embarrassment. So, how will the season six-winning songstress' flick fare?
Let's compare "Idol" in Hollywood notes to find out.
Jennifer Hudson
While Season 3's winner (Fantasia Barrino) has had very little luck in the Hollywood spotlight, its the seventh-placer who serves as the lodestar example of an "Idol" alum making movie magic happen for herself. In 2006, she starred in the movie musical "Dreamgirls" and took home Hollywood's highest honor, an Academy Award,...
- 8/14/2012
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
A woman being held captive talks with another who also appears to be in the same position. One of them mentions her husband (there's a clue since she wants to see her husband) and breaks loose of her ties. They reach the opening at the top and one of them is pulled back whilst the other escapes, running into a neighbour. (Jesus Ruiz) Why was that gate open, shouldn't it have been shut so no one could get in? The police arrive to find the other woman's Db. Natalia (Eva Larue) comments they missed him. Horatio (David Caruso) "That was all that was needed." Natalia finds food cartons and Me Tom (Christian Clemenson) says she was bound with her own belt and clothing. Horatio notices a chest with a distinctive pattern on the lid. There's no dust over it and inside Natalia finds ether, pliers, duct tape. Horatio refers to it as a "kill kit.
- 11/9/2011
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
MTV has announced that it is canceling its auto fix-up series Pimp My Ride after three years and seven seasons.
Hosted by rapper Xzibit, Ride picks car owners under the age of 30 for much needed car makeovers. By the end of an episode, a participants' vehicle is "pimped out" to reflect the owner's personal interests and tastes. Versions of the series air around the world including the UK, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and Brazil.
The final eight episodes of the Us version aired in a marathon on June 9th but the series' regular run begins on Sunday, July 22nd at 10:30pm on MTV. Pimp My Ride will be preceded by new car makeover series Trick It Out, hosted by former American Idol contestant Becky O'Donohue. Stay tuned!
Hosted by rapper Xzibit, Ride picks car owners under the age of 30 for much needed car makeovers. By the end of an episode, a participants' vehicle is "pimped out" to reflect the owner's personal interests and tastes. Versions of the series air around the world including the UK, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and Brazil.
The final eight episodes of the Us version aired in a marathon on June 9th but the series' regular run begins on Sunday, July 22nd at 10:30pm on MTV. Pimp My Ride will be preceded by new car makeover series Trick It Out, hosted by former American Idol contestant Becky O'Donohue. Stay tuned!
- 7/19/2007
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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