Mjsbigblog — Concert stats reported to Billboard this week include Danny, Adam, Jordin and AI itself. 43 Sugarland, Danny Gokey Amphitheater at the Wharf; Orange Beach, Ala. Aug. 6, 2010 $352,344; 8,449 of 9,556; $56.50, $26.50 50 American I... more info

USA Today Music — The American Idol winner will make her stage debut in the musical In the Heights. more info

USA Today Music — The squeaky-clean teen star has a bright future ahead, and enthusiasm to spare. more info

Mjsbigblog — What’s the holdup? Seven reasons Fox hasn’t signed an ‘Idol’ judge Why is hiring a TV talent show judge (or two, or three) taking so long? Sources say there are at least seven variables at play: 2. Money, honey. Top-pick Elt... more info

ContactMusic — Pop sensations NICK JONAS and JORDIN SPARKS have taken charge of a youth committee planning the 100th birthday celebrations for America's 40th president, RONALD... more info

Mjsbigblog — Season 6 American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks has been named as co-chair, along with musician Nick Jonas, of the National Youth Leadership Committee of the Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration. Thirty-eight athletes, entertainers, a... more info

VH1 News — Jordin Sparks said Ellen DeGeneres "will be missed" on "American Idol," adding, "She lit up the room." more info

MTV.com News — 'She lit up the room,' season six winner tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena Jordin Sparks Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images Last week, "American Idol" fans were surprised to learn that Ellen DeGeneres would not return to judge the show, leaving ... more info

MTV.com News — 'The only thing that's for sure is Ryan [Seacrest],' he tells E! News.By Kara Warner Randy Jackson Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images After Ellen DeGeneres announced she was leaving "American Idol" and Kara DioGuardi was reportedly fired fr... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jordin Sparks shot an episode of the MTV series, “When I Was 17″ (Wasn’t that only like, 2 seconds ago? Heh.) Jordin tweets, “Oh! Duh. I shot my episode of #wheniwas17 today at @MTV! Make sure you watch out for that! ” Th... more info