L.A. Times - Entertainment — Looking back on his brief "Idol" experience, Medina said he was taken aback that the judges, specifically Lopez, felt so invested in him. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chris Medina had the winning formula that easily earmarked him as an early front-runner on this season of “American Idol”: soaring vocals, a heart-wrenching personal narrative and a charming personality. Medina won over the judges with his take o... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol 10 Top 40 contestant, Chris Medina, performed his single “What Are Words” on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Watch him perform the tune with Rickey Minor and the band after the jump. Download What Are Words What Are Words – iTun... more info

Topix — American Idol's biggest star right now may be Jennifer Lopez . The waterworks that ensued after the judge told contestant Chris Medina he was going home solidified Lopez's own plot line in Fox 's hit singing talent show. more info

Mjsbigblog — Chris Medina on Meeting Fiancee Juliana and Why J.Lo Cried When He Got Kicked Off ‘Idol’ Fans of ‘American Idol’ know that periodically, a contestant brings more than a good voice to the show — they bring an emotional backstory that touche... more info

Mjsbigblog — Season 10 Idol, Chris Medina has released his debut single “What Are Words” along with a music video from inside the recording studio with chart-topping producer Rodney Jerkins, the man behind Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” and several Destiny’... more info

Mjsbigblog — The Chris Medina single, “What Are Words” produced and written by Rodney Jerkins is now available for download on iTunes. It’s pretty much what you’d expect–a heartfelt ballad and an ode to his fiance Juliana Ramos. It’s very much like ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Listen to Jennifer Lopez discuss her “breakdown” after Chris Medina was eliminated during Idol’s Green Mile episode last night. “This is all new to me,” she says. Also, Jennifer filmed to ending for her “On the Floor” music video, debu... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Online voting starts Tuesday, immediately after the first performance -- too late to help poor Chris Medina. We hope Mark Zuckerberg wasn't a big fan! more info

Mjsbigblog — Here’s the official press release announcing the original song from Chris Medina. “What Are Words” written by Rodney Jerkins, will be available for download immediately after tonight’s American Idol. A video shot last weekend will debut on A... more info