Tag: american idol

  • South Brunswick grad sings her way to Hollywood

    South Brunswick grad sings her way to Hollywood

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A young musician is trying to prove her musical talent is “bulletproof.” Samantha Sharpe, 25, a graduate of South Brunswick High School, appeared on Season 4 of “American Idol” on Feb. 28 to sing “Titanium” by David Guetta featuring Sia. “I’m bulletproof, nothing to lose Fire away, fire away Ricochet, you take…

  • Scott MacIntyre shares secrets of success

    Scott MacIntyre shares secrets of success

    OLD BRIDGE — When Scott MacIntyre was five years old, he had a vivid dream of performing at the piano inside an arena. Little did he know, his subconscious was foreseeing what was to come — MacIntyre, 32, became the first blind finalist on season 8 of American Idol in 2009. American Idol is an…

  • Manalapan native Natalie Weiss to star in ‘Ghost the Musical’

    Manalapan native Natalie Weiss to star in ‘Ghost the Musical’

    Manalapan native Natalie Weiss, who gained fame as a semifinalist on Season 4 of “American Idol” in 2005, will star as Molly in “Ghost the Musical” at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains, N.Y., from Oct. 13-29. Joining Weiss are Steven Grant Douglas (Sam), Wayne Shuker (Carl) and Ellisha Marie (Oda Mae). Additional…

  • Teen advances after ‘Idol’ audition

    Teen advances after ‘Idol’ audition

    JACKSON –A teenager from Jackson has scored a ticket to Hollywood on the Fox TV show “American Idol.” During her “American Idol” audition, Gianna Isabella, 15, belted out a soulful rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. Gianna’s performance on the show which aired on…