American Idol" finalist Chris Richardson (from Season 6) is scheduled to be at the grand opening celebration Saturday of a new AT&T store in Clearwater. ...more

March 26, 2009

If Matt Giraud keeps getting voted back onto "American Ido"l by his fans, then June Giraud plans to fly out to watch her nephew, one of the show's top 10 finalists, perform. ...more

March 24, 2009

The hottest group with the "tween" set has announced a Tampa date for "The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009." ...more

March 23, 2009

Ryan Seacrest, Simon Fuller, Paula Abdul and some previous "American Idol" winners including Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks and David Cook are expected to walk the "blue carpet" tonight at a private sneak preview party for the new "American Idol" experience opening Saturday at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. ...more

February 12, 2009

ESPN the Magazine offered a lavish opening to the Super Bowl weekend on Friday night, welcoming more than 1,000 VIP invite-only celebrities and guests to its annual NEXT party inside a 22,000-square-foot tent at the corner of Morgan and Bell streets in downtown Tampa. ...more

January 31, 2009

On Wednesday, students at Seven Oaks Elementary School were surprised with a visit from two VIPs, Jordin Sparks, "American Idol" winner, and Albert Haynesworth, defensive tackle from the Tennessee Titans. ...more

January 31, 2009

The inauguration is over, so let the Super Bowl party begin. We move from the warm afterglow of the Obama drama to that annual celebration of pigskin prowess and spectacular beer commercials. ...more

January 23, 2009

Even when you're a celebrity, finding something to wear to an inaugural ball can be tough. When "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks was invited to perform at President Barack Obama's Commander-in-Chief Ball tonight, she couldn't find time to look for a dress. ...more

January 20, 2009

"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is coming to Tampa for two fundraising charity events tied to Super Bowl XLIII. ...more

January 20, 2009

"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is coming to Tampa for two fundraising charity events tied to Super Bowl XLIII. ...more

January 19, 2009