San Antonio, Texas and Long Beach, California auditions brought some of the most emotional appearances to date — the judges even gave a contestant a standing ovation! Keep reading for the full recap!
American Idol can usually be counted on for drama between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, but on the Jan. 30 episode, heartwarming stories trumped fighting. Read on to see who had the judges in tears and which contestant got a standing ovation!
The Easiest ‘Yes’ Votes Of The Night
Sanni M’Mairura, 16, has incredible star quality and stage presence, plus a voice to boot! He reminded me slightly of Justin Bieber! Randy called him “fresh” – it was a unanimous yes from the judges!
Adam Sanders, 19, had tears flowin’ before he even got in the audition room! He shocked the judges with his super soulful voice while singing an Etta James song. He got a standing ovation from Keith, Mariah and Randy!
American Idol can usually be counted on for drama between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, but on the Jan. 30 episode, heartwarming stories trumped fighting. Read on to see who had the judges in tears and which contestant got a standing ovation!
The Easiest ‘Yes’ Votes Of The Night
Sanni M’Mairura, 16, has incredible star quality and stage presence, plus a voice to boot! He reminded me slightly of Justin Bieber! Randy called him “fresh” – it was a unanimous yes from the judges!
Adam Sanders, 19, had tears flowin’ before he even got in the audition room! He shocked the judges with his super soulful voice while singing an Etta James song. He got a standing ovation from Keith, Mariah and Randy!
- 1/31/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
James Holmes, who is accused of shooting 71 people, killing 12, in a crowded theater at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie Friday, was a smart, quiet first-year student in a highly competitive graduate program, former classmates said.
"He was a loner," said a classmate of Holmes' in the neuroscience program at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, who requested anonymity. "He was quiet."
Holmes, 24, graduated with honors from University of California-Riverside with a degree in neuroscience in spring 2010. He enrolled in the University of Colorado in June 2011, and was "in the process of withdrawing" at the time of the shooting, according to a university spokeswoman. Holmes graduated in 2006 from Westview High School in San Diego.
Brian Martinez, Holmes' chemistry lab partner at Westview, recalled that he was a talented student. "He's a smart kid," Martinez said. "He was great at chemistry."
Martinez said Holmes seemed to be a normal teenager.
"He was a loner," said a classmate of Holmes' in the neuroscience program at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, who requested anonymity. "He was quiet."
Holmes, 24, graduated with honors from University of California-Riverside with a degree in neuroscience in spring 2010. He enrolled in the University of Colorado in June 2011, and was "in the process of withdrawing" at the time of the shooting, according to a university spokeswoman. Holmes graduated in 2006 from Westview High School in San Diego.
Brian Martinez, Holmes' chemistry lab partner at Westview, recalled that he was a talented student. "He's a smart kid," Martinez said. "He was great at chemistry."
Martinez said Holmes seemed to be a normal teenager.
- 7/20/2012
- by John Rudolf
- Huffington Post
Eriq La Salle, Cicely Tyson and Michael Beach are starring in the Hallmark Channel original movie "Relative Stranger".
La Salle ("ER") plays an angry man who abandoned his wife, children and extended family six years ago. When his father dies, he returns to get what his dad left to him and reunites with his family in the process.
Tyson ("Madea's Family Reunion") plays La Salle's mom, and Beach ("Third Watch") plays his brother.
Charles Burnett is directing from a script by Eric Haywood. The executive producers are Larry Levinson, Randy Pope and Mike Moran. Eric Olson and Brian Martinez are producing.
The telefilm began principal photography this week and is targeted to premiere around the holidays.
La Salle ("ER") plays an angry man who abandoned his wife, children and extended family six years ago. When his father dies, he returns to get what his dad left to him and reunites with his family in the process.
Tyson ("Madea's Family Reunion") plays La Salle's mom, and Beach ("Third Watch") plays his brother.
Charles Burnett is directing from a script by Eric Haywood. The executive producers are Larry Levinson, Randy Pope and Mike Moran. Eric Olson and Brian Martinez are producing.
The telefilm began principal photography this week and is targeted to premiere around the holidays.
- 5/22/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.