Posts Tagged ‘New Jersey’

Simon Cowell speaks of sadness at Alexis Cohen’s death

Posted by Sam on 28th July 2009 in American Idol, Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell has spoken of his sadness at the death of American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen.

Cohen, who became known as “Glitter Girl”, was killed after being hit by a car in New Jersey on Saturday.

Daniel Bark, 23, has since been charged with causing the hit-and-run death of Cohen.

The 25-year-old singer auditioned for Idol during the seventh and eighth seasons of the hit TV show.

“I was incredibly sad to hear the news about Alexis,” said Idol judge Cowell.

“She was one of the contestants I will always remember.

“She had a big personality and a big heart. My thoughts are now with her family and friends.”

Source: Splash News


Jonas Brothers on Top

Posted by Sam on 29th June 2009 in Album, Billboard, Concert, Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers know how to keep their fans happy and the fans know how to return the favor. For the second time in less than a year, the trio of singing brothers debuted at #1 last week’s Billboard albums chart with their latest release ‘Lines, Vines and Trying Times’. The guys from New Jersey sold over 247,000 copies of the record this week and they are on point to keep this good thing going for a few weeks more. It looks like their fame isn’t fading after all. Congratulations for scoring another top spot! With a tour going on, they’re sure to stay there.