
Aug 25 - By Associated Press
Paula Abdul will see familiar faces when she hosts the "VH1 Divas" concert — former "American Idol" winners Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks are among the singers.

Jul 22 - By Melanie Sims, Associated Press Writer
Jordin Sparks is living a high-decibel life.

Jul 20 - By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press Writer
Jordin Sparks, "Battlefield" (Jive Records)

May 22 - By Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer
The duel between Davids brought an estimated 31.7 million viewers to the Fox finale of "American Idol," a million more viewers that last year's showdown between Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis, Nielsen Media Research reported Thursday.

Apr 21 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the "American Idol" champ said Monday.

Apr 6 - By NBC Nightly News
Sitting in the audience at last week's live "American Idol" results show was akin to watching comic-book stars come to life.

Feb 4 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
Jordin Sparks probably couldn't have picked a better set of circumstances for her first Super Bowl.

Jan 31 - By Ben Walker, AP Baseball Writer
She's just a rookie, and already Jordin Sparks is going further in the NFL than her father.

Nov 21 - By Nekesa Mumbi Moody, AP Music Writer
When teen music stars approach the age of consent, they often test the boundaries of what's appropriate by taking on projects with adult content. "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks took the opposite approach as she sought out material for her CD debut.
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May 24 - By Sandy Cohen, AP Entertainment Writer
The best days may still be ahead for Jordin Sparks, but the same may not be said for "American Idol." The 30.7 million people who watched Sparks win on Wednesday was a sharp drop from the 36.4 million people who saw Taylor Hicks in last year's finale, according to Nielsen Media Research.
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May 22 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
The way Simon Cowell sees it, Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis are the most evenly matched "American Idol" finalists yet and either could win Wednesday.
May 22 - By jon@buddytv.com, BuddyTV Writer
May 22 - By jon@buddytv.com, BuddyTV Writer