It's back and American Idol Season 13 spells an exciting landmark at Star World

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The American Idol is back! This is the real it! Star World premieres American Idol yesterday (January 16, Thursday) night continues to present the new idols hopefuls to be the American Idol 2014! The most successful reality TV show returns for its 13th season for another round of bombastic performances from hundreds of aspiring singers aiming to be American Idol.

American Idol Season 13 hits TV screens yesterday only on Star World! The most successful reality TV show returns for its 13th season for another round of bombastic performances from hundreds of aspiring singers aiming to be American Idol.

We had the viewing party and as we witnessed how the judges, Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban make and break the dreams of initial hopefuls at Star World's American Idol Season 13! As this is the new batch of amazing hidden talent, presents, make and break it through the auditions to the semi-finals.

I really enjoy Jennifer, Harry and Keith as the judges so much more peaceful and joyful to watch. Harry,  is hilarious and so much fun to watch. I think the judges have great chemistry. I love the chemistry between all of them!

Thousands of American Idol hopefuls turned out during the nationwide auditions held in different cities around the US: Salt Lake City, Utah; Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; Austin, Texas; and Omaha, Nebraska. The show left no stone unturned in looking for the brightest singing talents in the US, ensuring a diverse mix of backgrounds and personalities for candidates who make it through the auditions to the semi-finals. Expect to see a showcase of mind-blowing talent and an array of colourful personalities throughout the much-anticipated episodes of the screening process.

American Idol Season 13 spells an exciting landmark for the show with a great mix of judges on the panel who will screen this season’s candidates. Country sensation Keith Urban, who was a first-time judge in Season 12, is returning for his second year on the show, while pop superstar Jennifer Lopez is coming back to the judging panel after leaving it at the end of Season 11 – a first in American Idol history! 

The newcomer judge and multi-awarded singer Harry Connick Jr., joining the team to complete the panel, and Rickey Minor returns to the show as musical director. These four celebrities together comprise a powerhouse of talent and experience in the entertainment industry that will see the show’s contestants through as they sing their way to becoming the next American Idol.

Star World has been the home of American Idol since the very first season aired, and has consistently garnered a strong viewership throughout all 12 completed seasons of the show. Viewers and the most stir-crazy American Idol fans have enjoyed not just Star World’s live broadcasts of the show to keep updated with the latest developments, but also the channel’s locally produced American Idol specials featuring highlights of each season.

As I am, long-time followers of the world’s most successful reality TV series in Asia know that Star World is where it’s at to get your best fix of American Idol.

Catch American Idol Season 13 when it premieres last January 16, 2014 at 6 PM, live via satellite, and relive its great moments during its encores at 8 PM and 11 PM – only on Star World!

(Photos : By Myrns Roman during the American Idol 13 exclusive viewing party held at the Prive Luxury Club, The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.)

American Idol XIII this January

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American Idol is Back!

Grammy Award-winning recording artist, actress, movie and television producer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez returns to American Idol XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer, musician, songwriter, composer and film/television and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr. The two will sit on the IDOL judges’ panel with previously announced judge Keith Urban, the four-time Grammy Award-winning country artist.

The thirteenth season of American Idol, is slated to premiere on the television network this January 2014. Keith Urban returned for his second season as a judge. Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr. joined the judging panel as replacement judges for Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Randy Jackson. Rickey Minor will return to the show as musical director.

“AMERICAN IDOL has always been about discovering the next singing superstar, and next season our judging panel will deliver a most impressive combination of talent, wisdom and personality to do just that: Jennifer Lopez, the triple-threat global superstar who loves IDOL and whom IDOL fans love; Harry Connick, Jr., a bona-fide musical genius and fantastic IDOL mentor whose honesty and expertise can help turn these hopefuls into stars; Keith Urban, a multi-Grammy-winning artist who was such a positive force on the show last season. We are also very excited to have our friend Randy Jackson now in a new role as mentor, and the captain of our team – the heart and soul of IDOL – Ryan Seacrest returning as host.” --- Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, television's No. 1 hit series empowers contestants and viewers to share their voices in deciding who will be America's next singing superstar.

The American Idol  XIII judges sat down to the judges' table for the first time together

Catch the two day premiere on ETC this January 16, Thursday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 8PM and January 17, Friday LIVE via satellite at 6PM with a primetime telecast at 9PM.

Watch American Idol Season 13 on ETC online, log onto http://www.blink-now.com to watch ETC’s free live streaming on a computer.

ETC is seen on UHF channel 21, Sky Cabe and Destiny Digital Ch. 16, Global Destiny Ch. 28, Cignal Ch. 9, Cable Link Ch. 34 and various cable operators nationwide.

Star World throws AI Season 12 bash at URBN

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Enjoying the wonderful world of Star World's American Idol ! I enjoyed being the part of Team Mariah! Do you know why and what about?  Here. 

To celebrate the premiere of American Idol Season 12, Star World treated 150 lucky members of the press, Twitter personalities, the hottest celebrities and some big AI fans to an exclusive viewing party at URBN Bar and Kitchen at the Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City. 

Hosted by DJ Tracy Abad of Mellow 94.7 and DJ Suzy from Magic 89.9, the event happened on January 17 and lasted from 5 PM to 12 MN, with many surprises for special guests that stoked their American Idol excitement and made their viewing experience all the more enjoyable.

As guests entered the club, they were asked to choose between joining Team Mariah or Team Nicki, a play at the rumored rivalry between two of the new American Idol judges, legendary diva Mariah Carey and rap superstar Nicki Minaj. I am with Team Mariah! 

Fantastic giveaways were presented to each guest based on which team they joined along with other choice Star World items. The program began with welcome remarks from Jude Turcuato, VP Territory Head of Fox International Channels, Philippines before the premiere episode of American Idol Season 12 was screened at 6 PM.

At this event, even the commercial breaks were highly anticipated, with prizes from Star World being raffled off to lucky viewers during each break. A repeat screening was held at 8 PM for all the die-hard AI fans in the audience, with more prizes being raffled off at every commercial break.

Super happy to be one of the winners in the raffle, I got the Devant Blu-ray Disc Player!

The party continued after the final screening as DJ Nina lured everyone onto the dance floor with her Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj mash-ups.

Thank you Star World and to Ms Tricia Pablo who invited me to join this awesome party of Star world American Idol Season 12. 

Surprises from Star World American Idol Season 12 Viewing Party

Season 12 of the No. 1 reality entertainment show is expected to amaze audiences and fans with a revamp of its judging panel as well as some new twists in the audition process to ensure that the most talented contestants from across the US will end up on the American Idol stage.

In addition to Carey and Minaj, country singer Keith Urban is joining founding judge and respected music producer Randy Jackson on the American Idol judging panel. Their combined wealth of experience in the music industry will allow them to pick the best contestants that will journey on to becoming the next American Idol. This season, the show puts into effect the "American Idol Small Town Audition Bus Tour" and “Nominate an Idol” program, which are new ways to audition that will surely make waves in American Idol history. All these updates and more will be brought straight into viewer’s homes this 12^th season of American Idol by Star World, the Home of Idols.

Star World's American Idol in its 12th Season premieres this January 17

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Star World is bringing the US’s top reality entertainment show, American Idol, once again to millions of viewers in Asia and beyond for the eighth year in a row, making the Pay TV channel the true home for idols as well as the show’s legions of devoted fans. Star World is committed to delivering every exciting moment of American Idol Season 12 to scores of viewers in Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan and the Middle East so that they get the latest performances, updates and scoops straight from their homes as soon as they happen.

Huge, fantastic changes are happening to American Idol in its 12th season, the biggest of which is a new roster of celebrity judges of unprecedented international stardom. Joining the powerful music producer Randy Jackson, who presence has fueled the show since its first season, are country music star Keith Urban, also husband to actress Nicole Kidman; the quirky and fun pop superstar Nicki Minaj, whose hits “Super Bass” and “Starships” have inundated global airwaves in recent years; and the eternal diva Mariah Carey, who has been enthralling audiences with her vocal prowess over a musical career that has spanned more than 20 years. Together, these four judges have enough star power and experience in the music industry to select the best American Idol hopefuls to vie for the coveted title as well as give meaningful and insightful comments to help them along their journey. Fans will be happy to know that Emmy-nominated host Ryan Seacrest is returning to the show to guide viewers through another exciting season of amazing musical performances.

Judges Randy Jackson, Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey 

With such larger-than-life personalities on the judging panel, expect some fireworks to happen on the show as egos clash and flare. One thing most Idol fans who’ve kept up-to-date with the pre-season activity of American Idol want to see most this year is how the purported feud between judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj has played out. Late in 2012, during preliminary auditions, it was reported that Carey and Minaj had a disagreement, with Minaj referring to the fight on her Twitter account. Both stars, however, are pleased to be part of the show, with Carey saying that she’s proud to be on a show that has produced massive stars and Minaj eager to be part of American Idol’s big family. Host Seacrest assures American Idol fans that there won’t be a dull moment between the two judges this season, and even if things between them may get intense, their presence together on the panel is something the show’s producers are excited about.

Some new twists have been made to the audition process of America Idol Season 12 to stir things up a bit for AI hopefuls. The first is the "American Idol Small Town Audition Bus Tour", which will bring the auditions to 10 small towns in America for those who can’t make it to the auditions in the big cities. Another type of audition is the “Nominate an Idol” program, where friends and family members can secretly nominate someone by filling up an online form and submitting an existing video of the person singing solo and a capella. A film crew will turn up on location to surprise the chosen nominee and give them a chance to advance to the next round. Online auditions were also held for the show in late 2012. With these new ways to get onto the show, American Idol fans can anticipate an even wider demographic of performers to be showcased—from the most talented singers in America to the weirdest wannabes who will do the craziest things just to get a crack at the title!

American Idol is the biggest reality TV show, which set a record when it gathered 132 million votes for the Season 11 finale, which pit Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez against each other. 

Phillips won the title of American Idol and has since gone on to achieve top spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Home” and “The World From The Side Of The Moon.” 

Meanwhile, Jessica Sanchez is fast becoming an international performer and is signed with Interscope Records. Millions of fans have tuned in over the years since its first season to see contestants on American Idol turn into bona fide, successful musical artists after being on the show, and they will not be disappointed to witness this happen once again in Season 12 for a new batch of talented candidates.

There is so much going on this 12th season of American Idol, and Star World will bring it to viewers live and the soonest, with timely screenings and exclusive specials that add value to the viewing experience and satisfy the hearts of even the wildest, most die-hard fans of American Idol. Season 12 of American Idol premieres this January 17, 2013 at 6PM with replays at 8PM and 11PM on Star World!

American Idol Season 11 Live in Manila!

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American Idol Top 10 finalists in Season 11 of the reality singing show American Idol are in Manila for the last leg of their concert tour. Philip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Hee Jun Han, Skylar Laine, Colton Dixon and Hollie Cavanagh perform on Sept. 21 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

“American Idol Live! Tour 2012” brings together on the same stage on the same night the powerhouse cast of 10 new discoveries in the hit reality singing competition in their first Asian engagement following a 45-date US tour that took them to major cities in North America. 

The AI superstars will also grace Ayala and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to promote not only the concert but also their American Idol Highlights album under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines).

Catch your favorite American Idol Top 10 finalists at the following malls: 

Sept. 19 at Eastwood City (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun and Erika) and Glorietta Activity Center (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar and Hollie)

Sept. 20 at Alabang Town Center (with Jessica, Elise, DeAndre, Heejun and Erika) and Venice Piazza McKinley Hill (with Phillip, Colton, Joshua, Skylar and Hollie). With special guests: Sabrina and 1:43. Album selling is from 10 a.m. onwards. Program starts at 5 p.m. Buy AI albums at the Odyssey selling booth and have it signed after the show.

“American Idol Live! Tour 2012” is produced by Ovation Productions in association with ETC, 2nd Avenue and Jack TV, and with the support of The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Business World, Inquirer.net, Philstar.com, RJ 100.3 FM, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Mellow 94.7, 97.9 Home Radio and Optima Sign Solutions. 

Albums of the Top 10 finalists of American Idol Season 11 are available in CDs at Odyssey Music and Video exclusively under MCA Music. 

David Cook is back to serenade the Filipino fans in a two-night concert July 14 and July 15

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David Cook, the American Idol Season 7 champion, returns to Manila where he will hold a concert on Saturday night, July 14, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum and on Sunday night, July 15, at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu.

Cook is glad to serenade his Filipino fans once more after three years after his first show in the Philippines with American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta

So really glad that to meet him the American Idol 7 champion in person. In a press conference at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City yesterday afternoon, July 13, Cook said that he finds the country beautiful.

“I still talk about the show and my experience of coming out here. This country is incredible, beautiful! I mean, having the chance to fly in this morning, the sun was coming out it’s beautiful!”

Cook was asked about what he thought of the last season of American Idol and Filipino-Mexican first runner-up, Jessica Sanchez.

“I get asked about Jessica a lot. I think she should come out here,” he initially joked.

He thought the last season of Idol was interesting. He said, “It’s one of the first seasons I’ve ever watched where I couldn’t really get a pulse on what the American public was thinking.”

He is in the country to promote and sing songs from his second album, This Loud Morning.

DAVID COOK LIVE IN MANILA and CEBU

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This July, prepare for another heart-stopping performance from 7th Season American Idol Grand Champion David Cook! Dayly Entertainment, LAMC Productions and Rockstar Touring together with Smart and Vanita proudly presents: DAVID COOK LIVE IN MANILA and CEBU!

David Cook has been one of the most successful American Idol winners to date. He has toured extensively in the US and most parts of Europe, Middle East and Asia. Only a few years back he performed in Manila together with runner up David Archuleta at the MOA Concert Grounds to promote his self titled album David Cook.

No one can ever forget the this favorite underdog as his fans watched him struggle and won over not only the judges but his fellow Americans for the coveted title of American Idol Grand Champion. Starting out relatively unknown with a few surprises here and there during the Hollywood Week, he caught the attention of everyone when he did Chris Cornell’s version of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” during the Year of Birth Week of the 7th Season American Idol. 

After that his next performance was eagerly anticipated by patrons of the show, waiting if he would be able to sustain the momentum he gained after that performance. And he did. During the Mariah Carey Week, he gave his own rendition of the classic pop hit “Always Be My Baby” that probably ensured his eventual win. The then hard to please judge, Simon Cowell gave his thumbs up for that performance by stating “It was like coming out of karaoke hell into a breath of fresh air”.

His championship song “Time of My Life” sold over 1Million copies and has been dubbed as the best selling coronation song to date. 

Dayly Entertainment in cooperation with LAMC Productions and Rockstar Touring will bring the enigmatic Grand Champion back in Manila and in Cebu for the first time. David Cook Live in Manila on July 14, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and Live in Cebu on July 15, 2012 at Cebu Waterfront Hotel. Tickets will be available on sale on June 1, 2012 for Manila and June 3, 2012 for Cebu. For inquiries and ONLINE PURCHASE: (Manila) visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call their hotline at 911-5555. (Cebu) call (032) 232-6888 or (032) 514-3500. 

Also presented to you by FOX and Starworld. With media partners: ABS-CBN, MYX, Business World, RX 93.1, Mellow 94.7, 96.3 Easy Rock, Pinas FM 955, 97.1 Brgy LSFM, 101.1 YES FM, Energy FM 106.7, Tambayan 101.9 San Ka Pa, Most Wanted Hits, Philstar.com, Pep.ph, Click The City, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts and Pinoy Exchange. Special thanks to: Sony Music and Ivory Records, EPCALM Foundation, Odyssey and Astroplus.

American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez to sing National Anthem at Pacquiao vs. Bradley

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via: TOPRANK BOXING/Fred Sternburg, Sternburg Comm

The 16-year-old Filipino/Mexican-American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez will sing the National Anthem on June 9, when Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao collides with unbeaten American boxing sensation Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley bout in Las Vegas on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

The 16-year-old Filipino/Mexican-American singing sensation will be singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of over 16,000 members of the live audience and tens of millions of viewers who will watch the bout live via pay-per-view.

In her official Twitter account, Sanchez shared her excitement to be part of the most-awaited event.

"Singing the American National Anthem @ the Pacquiao fight this Saturday in Vegas! I am sooooooooo ecstatic!! :)," Sanchez tweeted.

Team Pacquiao had earlier had with the idea of Sanchez singing the Philippine national anthem but, as it turns out, Sanchez will be singing "The Star Spangled Banner" prior to the fight. The report revealed that "Filipino-American teenage singer, 14-year old Broadway talent Kirby Asunto, will sing the 'Lupang Hinirang' for the fight."

Watch out Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley on June 9!

Jessica Sanchez singing National Anthem @PBS National Memorial Day Concert 2012

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Jessica Sanchez put her amazing voice on a different national stage this weekend, performing the national anthem for the Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC. Jessica Sanchez runner up on American Idol,  standing in front of the color guard, singing the traditional song perfectly last Sunday for the annual event that is hosted for Memorial Day weekend and aired on PBS. 

Take a look at Jessica Sanchez performing at the 2012 PBS National Memorial Day Concert.

Jessica Sanchez 'American Idol' Finale Performances

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American Idol finalists Phillip Phillips, left and Jessica Sanchez competed for the show's record deal, the grand prize on Tuesday night. The Season 11 American Idol winner will be announced Wednesday night.

Jessica Sanchez and Phil Phillips each performed three songs on Tuesday night in the hopes of becoming Season 11's American Idol victor.  Only one of the contestants earned a standing ovation.

The 16-year-old singer with the powerhouse voice started off the show with her rendition of Whiney Houston's  “I Have Nothing”. She also performed Celine Dion's “The Prayer” and her original song “Change Nothing.”

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

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Jessica Sanchez: I Have Nothing

Jessica Sanchez: The Prayer 

Jessica Sanchez performs her potential coronation song "Change Nothing" at the Season 11 finale. 

Jessica Sanchez: Change Nothing 

Phillip, 21, started the night with the classic “Stand By Me” and also performed Billy Joel‘s “Movin’ Out” and the original song “Home”.

Published on May 22, 2012 by americanidol

Jessica Sanchez performs "The Prayer" by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli at the Season 11 finale. Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com