Articles published by Jackie Backman

6/22/2005
Shakira is one of the brightest stars in Latin music, and her latest production, 'Fijacion Oral Vol. 1' proves why. As is customary with the multi talented superstar, she wrote and produced most of the album herself. In the Latin world, she is widely known for her skills as a writer, something that...
6/6/2005
Looks like Napoleon's got skills after all.
Napoleon Dynamite was the big winner at the 2005 MTV movie awards Saturday, walking away with the prize for movie of the year.Dynamite was the surprise hit of 2004, and beat out Ray, Kill Bill Vol. 2, The Incredibles and Spiderman 2 for the coveted award. The newest cult classic has spawned a wave...
5/20/2005
AI down to the final two.
The American Idol season finale looks like it might be a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll as Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood go head to head for the A.I. title.After what was one of the most dramatic seasons to date, this finale promises to be a nail bitter. While Carries' southern...
5/6/2005
Luck runs out for the loveable "Scotty the Body."
American Idol contestant Scott Savol bid adieu to the talent competition Wednesday after weeks of hanging on by a thread.
4/29/2005
Another [good] one bites the dust
Constantine Maroulis, the crooner / rocker who left Simon Cowell "astonished" several weeks ago with his rendition of the Queen classic Bohemian Rhapsody was voted off American Idol Wednesday. Angry fans, as well as a teary eyed Paula Abdul expressed their disbelief, as Mouroulis was heavily...
4/21/2005
What's with these idol fans?
Anwar Robinson, the charismatic music teacher from New Jersey was voted off American Idol Wednesday despite being described by judges as "technically" the best singer in the competition.Veering slightly off course from Tuesday nights Disco theme, Robinson gave a spirited performance of Earth, Wind...
4/15/2005
Flashback to the 70s not enough to keep the eccentric Turner in the Idol competition.
American Idol lost one of its strongest performers Wednesday, when 26-year-old Nadia Turner was sent home.Although the blossoming diva had been a fan favorite thanks to her stellar voice and killer legs, it was her song choice for this weeks show that proved to be a fatal mistake. Contestants...
4/13/2005
Mariah Carey is the best selling female artist of all time for a reason - she puts out quality records. On her latest offering, The Emancipation of Mimi, Carey puts forth her greatest effort yet, mixing her signature smooth R&B style with the powerhouse vocals that made her a superstar.
4/7/2005
Hey kids, the American Idol update is back!!!
Nikko Smith was the next hopeful on the American Idol chopping block Wednesday.
2/23/2005
Pop star falls ill during talk show taping.
Singer / actress Jessica Simpson was treated and released for a stomach virus in Chicago Monday according to the Associated Press.Simpson was in Chicago for a taping of the Oprah Winfrey show when she reportedly became dehydrated and had to be hospitalized. Brad Cafarelli, Simpson's spokesperson...