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Jordin Sparks isn't the first "American Idol" star to step away from the reality boob tube and give Hollywood a go, and she won't be the last. Her loosely biographical movie "Sparkle" — also featuring the late Whitney Houston, Mike Epps and Cee-Lo Green — is but the latest instance of an "Idol" star getting a close-up on the big screen.
The movie successes of Sparks' predecessors in "Idol" alumni-hood have been a mixed bag of total wins and, well, sheer embarrassment. So, how will the season six-winning songstress' flick fare?
Let's compare "Idol" in Hollywood notes to find out. Get More »
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The big finale of "American Idol"'s 11th season is finally upon us this week, and we noticed that this year's two finalists look as cut out for the camera as they do for the stage (hello Phillip Phillips!).
It certainly doesn't hurt that so many "Idol" alums before them have successfully launched from the show's giant platform into the world of film.
In fact, there have been a lot of reality stars in general who've made a name in the movie scene. Here are our top 15. Get More »
It's been awhile since "Jaws," so it was high time Hollywood made another shark attack movie. And, this time around, they aren't pulling any punches – they've tossed in 3-D effects to make it even more gruesome.
Are you shaking in your flip-flops yet?
But let’s be honest, you're probably also seeing "Shark Night 3D" for the sexy girls in bikinis and hot boys showing off their abs of steel. And Sara Paxton, Katharine McPhee, Chris Carmack and Dustin Milligan don't disappoint.
But they do have to wear clothes sometime. And that's where Get the Goods comes in. When we weren't marveling at rockin' bodies, a few other rockin' items caught our eye. Check 'em out.