08:56 AM EDT 05/20/2008
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Jordin Sparks Is 'Resting Her Vocal Cords'
Originally posted 04/21/2008 03:15PM
The American Idol winner cancels appearances from now until her May tour with Alicia Keys
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Jordin Sparks's Super Bowl Gig a Family Affair
Originally posted 02/04/2008 08:25AM
Jordin Sparks's singing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's Super Bowl was one big family affair.
Jordin's mother Jodi lent her 18-year-old daughter jewelry to complement her Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless dress, her grandparents were on hand, as was her younger brother to keep her company.
And then there was her father's contribution. Until he retired from the team in 2001, Phillippi Sparks played for the New York Giants – who just happened to beat the "unbeatable" New England Patriots on Sunday, 17-14.
"You couldn't ask for a more fitting story," Phillippi Sparks told the Associated Press. "How could it have been better aligned?"
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Jordin Sparks Wants a Tattoo – of Her Brother's Name
Originally posted 11/29/2007 02:50PM
"Tattoo" singerJordin Sparks is determined to get a tattoo of her own – and she wants it to be the name of her brother P.J., whom she misses terribly now that she travels so much.
"This past year has made me realize how much I took my relationship with him for granted," the singer, 17, tells the San Francisco Chronicle of her sibling, who is two years younger.
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Jordin Sparks's debut album drops in less than a month – and the American Idol star can't control her excitement on her MySpace page.
Originally posted 10/22/2007 01:30PM
Source: www.myspace.com
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Jordin Sparks: Rumor about Blake 'Makes Me Laugh'
Originally posted 08/24/2007 02:55PM
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks wants to set the record straight: she and Blake Lewis are not dating.
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Jordin Sparks: I Like My Curves
Originally posted 05/30/2007 10:00AM
Jordin Sparks didn't just win American Idol last week – she won a lifelong battle to accept herself.
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Jordin Sparks: 'I Love the Love!'
Originally posted 05/24/2007 09:00AM
Although Jordin Sparks was overcome with emotion when Ryan Seacrest announced that she was the sixth American Idol, she still managed to talk to reporters when the show ended. After sharing her win with her family, getting her makeup touched up – and meeting Bette Midler! – she spoke backstage at the Kodak Theatre about winning, paparazzi and what's next.
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Jordin Sparks Wins American Idol
Originally posted 05/23/2007 11:00PM
PEOPLE critic Tom Gliatto thinks America made the right decision.
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Wednesday's Idol: What You Didn't See
Originally posted 05/23/2007 06:55PM
The Grand FinaleWithin minutes of his – and everyone's – hearing Ryan Seacrest announce Jordin Sparks as this year's American Idol, Blake Lewis was backstage, facing the press. "It's bittersweet right now," he said, "because it's over, and like three seconds before I got on the stage with Jordin at the end of the – it was just like, 'Oh, man, it's done. This is like the last moment I get to step on the American Idol stage, and the journey has truly been a blessing.' " And just what was it Blake whispered in Jordin's era as Ryan's was breaking open the envelope? "I told her two things," said Blake. "I said, 'I love you, Jordin Sparks.' And I said, 'If it comes down to me singing this last song, will you do a duet with me?' "
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Last Night's Idol: Is Jordin a Winner in the Making?
Originally posted 03/14/2007 06:00AM
PEOPLE critic Tom Gliatto thinks Lakisha and Melinda have competition in Jordin...
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Jordin Sparks: Teen Wonder
Originally posted 03/29/2007 06:00PM
Age: 17 Relationship Status: Single Pre-Idol: High school junior and plus-size model Music Background: Sparks toured with Christian singer Michael W. Smith. Her other training? Watching Idol since its first season. "I was, like, 11!" she says. (Actually, she was 12.) "I know what the past Idols have done and I know what looks good on TV and what looks not good." Why She Auditioned: "When I'm on the stage, I feel like I can be myself and nobody will care. I love being up there. I love seeing the faces in the crowd. I love hearing the clapping when you're performing." Idol Life: "My hair makes it hard for me to hide. I pull it back and people still recognize me. These little girls are so precious – they say, 'We vote for you all the time!' I love it. My dad (former NFL player Phillippi Sparks) was always in the spotlight, so I'm very comfortable with being in the spotlight, too." What's On Her iPod? " 'N Sync and Hanson. I love 'MMMBop'!"
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