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Penn State Live - Jordin Sparks performance at BJC canceled
Friday, April 18, 2008 Due to an unfortunate illness, Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel her show scheduled for this Sunday, April 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Sparks' doctor has advised the Jordan Center that the former "American Idol" winner cannot perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition. Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to ...
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mjsbigblog — ... April 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Sparks’ doctor has advised the Jordan Center that the former “American Idol” winner cannot perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition. Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to strict vocal rest and will not be able to perform anywhere until her condition improves. The Jordan Center apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this uncontrollable circumstance. live.psu ...

Jordin Sparks Vocal Chord Damage?
mjsbigblog — Here’s something weird. I posted this announcement from Penn State University in today’s headline thread: Due to an unfortunate illness, Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel her show scheduled for this Sunday, April 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Sparks’ doctor has advised the Jordan Center that the former “American Idol” winner cannot perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition. Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to strict ...

Jordin Sparks Vocal Cord Damage?
mjsbigblog — Here’s something weird. I posted this announcement from Penn State University in today’s headline thread: Due to an unfortunate illness, Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel her show scheduled for this Sunday, April 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Sparks’ doctor has advised the Jordan Center that the former “American Idol” winner cannot perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition. Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to strict ...

4/21: What's wrong with Jordin Sparks? Kelly Clarkson performs for the Pope
American Idol Blog — Jordin Sparks canceled an appearance at Penn State Sunday due to “an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition.” Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to strict vocal rest and will not be able to perform anywhere until her condition improves. Let’s hope she gets better quickly! Now here’s quite an honor! Kelly Clarkson sang “Ava Maria” for the Pope at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers Saturday: ...

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Jordin Sparks Has A Career Threatening Throat Injury
imnotobsessed.com 4/21/2008 — Nooooo, I love Jordin Sparks! The American Idol singer has been forced to cancel three shows over the past weekend because of something called an acute vocal cord hemorrhage. Don’t ask me what that is, but it doesn’t sound good. She was ...
Jordin Sparks Throat Injury: Jordin Sparks “Acute Vocal Cord Hemorrhage”
popcrunch.com 4/21/2008 — Jordin Sparks may never sing again. The eighteen year old American Idol champion has shelved a series of shows after being diagnosed with a career-threatening throat injury called “an acute vocal cord hemorrhage.” (more…)
Jordin Sparks has vocal troubles
watchingamericanidol.com 4/21/2008 — Reigning American Idol champ Jordin Sparks is having vocal chord injuries, which led to the cancellation of a few shows this weekend. Sparks, who’s duet with Chris Brown, No Air , is getting major airplay, is suffering from an acute ...
Jordin Sparks Has Nothing To Say (Because Her Doctor Told Her To Keep Quiet) [Get Well Soon]
idolator.com 4/21/2008 — Reigning American Idol Jordin Sparks has is currently suffering from a vocal cord hemorrhage that forced her to cancel a few shows over the weekend and may knock her out of commission for a while. "Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, ...
Jordin Sparks Ordered on Voice Rest
thepaparazzis.com 4/22/2008 — American Idol winner Jordin Sparks is suffering form ‘Acute Vocal Chord Hemorrhage.’ This left many of her fans worrying that she could no longer sing, but Sparks’ rep said that yes the condition is serious but it is manageable and she is expected to return to her tour in May, however all dates through the end of April have been cancelled.
American Idol 7 Top 6 Performances - April 22, 2008
idolstalker.com 4/23/2008 — I absolutely love Andrew Lloyd Webber and I’m thrilled that two of my favorite things are combined tonight!  I can’t wait to see what the Top 6 contestants sing on American Idol tonight.  Holy smokes - this night of Idol ...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Grills 'American Idol' Top Six
zap2it.com 4/23/2008 — David Cook and Carly Smithson rise, as Jason Castro and Brooke White fall > The American Idol producers have set their second straight booby-trap. As hard as it was for the Idol singers to handle Mariah Carey last ...
How Many ‘American Idol’ Contestants Will Destroy Their Vocal Cords on Andrew Lloyd Weber Night?
nymag.com 4/22/2008 — Photo Illustration: Getty Images Last season's American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has apparently overindulged in her "now" and is skipping the first scheduled opening dates on Alicia Keys's tour with an acute vocal-cord hemorrhage . Sparks's inarguably sad predicament is reportedly the result of pushing her voice nonstop for the past two years, through her Idol victory and the release of ...
Michael Giltz: American Idol "Jesus" Controversy and Results
huffingtonpost.com 4/17/2008 — Ok, first a rundown of the results show and then the controversy. Ryan Seacrest announced they'd raised $60 mil so far. I assume after all is said and done they'll raise more than last year, which is the Jerry Lewis Standard of Success for a ...
Blake Lewis Replaces Jordin Sparks at Earth Day Celebration
tvwatch.people.com 4/20/2008 — American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has bowed out of kicking off America’s largest Earth Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Sunday due to an illness, a source tells PEOPLE. The sultry Sparks was set to perform the National ...
Jordin Sparks Throat Problem is Serious
bumpshack.com 4/21/2008 — Former 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks is batting serious throat problems that could quite possibly even end her career prematurely.
Jordin Sparks Cancels Her Shows
taylorsentertainmentnews.com 4/22/2008 — Jordin Sparks has cancelled all of the April dates on her Alicia Keyes tour because of a throat injury . Doctors have told the singer to rest her voice or she could suffer permanent damage to her vocal cords.
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Carrie Underwood Fears Being Overweight (Photos)
bittenandbound.com 4/24/2008 — Carrie Underwood graces the cover of the May issue of InStyle Magazine. The Season Four American Idol winner shed some light on dating and body image in an interview that will appear on newsstands Friday, April 25th.
Jordin Sparks Cancels Concert Due to IllnessIdol Stalker
Awww, I hate to hear stuff like this even though it’s pretty common.  American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks , has had to cancel a concert at the Bryce Jordan Center due to illness.  The concert was scheduled for tomorrow.  Jordin’s doctor “has said she should not perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition, which presents the risk of permanent ...
Jordin Sparks: Vocal HemorrhageRight Celebrity
American Idol Season Six winner Jordin Sparks is said to be recovering in her Glendale, Arizona home from a “ vocal hemorrhage “, which in layman’s terms is basically strained vocal chords. According to Pam Weidmann, Jordin’s grandmother, she was forced to cancel several engagements , including the much hyped Alicia Keys tour (which started April 19th), ...
Jordin Sparks Cancels Shows For Throat InjuryTVgasm Recaps
This is so sad, little Jordin Sparks had to cancel three shows this past weekend because she's suffering from an acute vocal cord hemorrhage. One of her shows she canceled was opening for Alicia Keys. She is ordered to vocal rest until she gets better. Get well Jordin, we want to see you become the budding star that you are.
Jordin Sparks Might Not Sing AgainGone Hollywood
American Idol’s Jordin Sparks has been struck with a career-threatening throat injury that has forced her to cancel three shows over the weekend. Reports the New York Post , Sparks, who is only 18 and about to start the biggest tour of her life, is suffering from “an acute vocal cord hemorrhage,” according to officials. The reigning “American Idol” ...
HAS JORDIN SPARKS SANG HER LAST SONG?!ZackTaylor.ca | Your #1 Source for Celebrity Gossip & Entertainment News
Last year's American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks has been struck with a career-threatening throat injury that has forced her to cancel 3 shows over the weekend... She's only 18 and is suffering from "an acute vocal cord hemorrhage," according to officials... "Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to strict vocal rest and will not be able to perform ...
Jordin Sparks Performance CanceledReality TV @ Real Television
Sparks’ doctor has advised the Jordan Center that the former “American Idol” winner cannot perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition. Because of the risk of permanent vocal cord damage, Sparks has been ordered to strict vocal rest and will not be able to perform anywhere until her condition improves. Read More
Jordin Sparks cancels performances because of "an acute vocal cord hemorrhage"reality blurred
Jordin Sparks "cannot perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition" and has cancelled performances due to "the risk of permanent vocal cord damage," according to a press release . The release, sent out by the Pennsylvania venue where Jordin was supposed to perform Sunday, says that "Sparks has been ordered to strict vocal rest and will not be able to perform anywhere until her ...
Jordin Sparks on Vocal RestBossip
Posted by Bossip Staff Jordin Sparks may have suffered a career-ending injury: “‘Idol’ champ Jordin Sparks cancelled three shows over the weekend, and the reason might be a throat injury that could be really serious. Sparks had to ditch gigs in State College, PA and D.C. because of ‘an acute vocal cord hemorrhage’ –- shudder — and according to ...
Jordin Sparks' concert canceled due to illnessOh No They Didn't!
Due to illness, the concert by “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks, scheduled for Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center, has been canceled.   According to a news release from the Jordan Center, Sparks’ doctor has said she should not perform due to an acute vocal cord hemorrhage condition, which presents the risk of permanent vocal cord damage. Tickets will be refunded ...
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[…] Last Night’s American Idol show was not one of my favorites. I think it was a little too hard for the idols who are trying to be pop stars to take a Broadway show tune and make it their own contemporary hit. For the most part, I thought that with the exception of David Archuleta, all of the performances were too Broadway-esque (yes, I just made up that word). He was the one ...
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Jordin Sparks Struck with Career-Threatening Throat InjuryGabby Babble
photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com The reigning American Idol winner , Jordin Sparks has reportedly been struck with a career-threatening throat injury. Over the weekend, she was forced to cancel three shows. Jordin's only 18 and is suffering from "an acute vocal cord hemorrhage" according to officials. Ouch! Unfortunately, Jordin has canceled a concert at Penn State which was ...
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Just as the height of her career, Jordin Sparks is facing a major set back. She’s had to cancel a couple of important gigs including her slot as the opening act on Alicia Keys tour because of an acute vocal cord hemorrhage. Right now, Jordin is on strict vocal rest. [...]
Reports: Sparks suffers vocal injuryUSATODAY.com - Lifeline Live
Just in: Web reports say that American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has suffered a "career-ending" vocal injury. An acute vocal cord hemorrhage caused the singer to cancel a weekend concert at Penn State University and an Earth Day show in...
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'AMERICAN Idol" Jordin Sparks has been struck with a career-threatening throat injury that has forced her to cancel three shows over the weekend. Sparks, who is only 18 and about to start the biggest tour of her life, is suffering from " an acute vocal cord hemorrhage ," according to officials. The reigning "American Idol" winner canceled a concert at Penn State scheduled for last ...
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Jordin Cancels Appearancesidolbloglive.com - Season 9
Jordin Sparks has canceled some of her upcoming appearances since she is suffering from vocal cord damage. Due to an unfortunate illness, Jordin Sparks has been forced to cancel her show scheduled for this Sunday, April 20, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Sparks’ doctor has advised the Jordan Center [...]
Jordin Sparks Battling Throat Injury, Leaves Keys TourBillboard.com
Jordin Sparks is battling an acute vocal cord hemorrhage and has dropped off the just-launched Alicia Keys tour while she recovers.
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Sparks battling sore throat, leaves Keys tourLatest News on omg!
Reuters - Jordin Sparks is battling an acute vocal cord hemorrhage, and has dropped off the just-launched Alicia Keys tour while she recovers.
Sparks battling sore throat, leaves Keys tour (Reuters)Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
Reuters - Jordin Sparks is battling an acute vocal cord hemorrhage, and has dropped off the just-launched Alicia Keys tour while she recovers.
Sparks battling sore throat, leaves Keys tour (Reuters)Yahoo! News: Music News
Reuters - Jordin Sparks is battling an acute vocal cord hemorrhage, and has dropped off the just-launched Alicia Keys tour while she recovers.
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Kristy Lee Cook got the boot on Wednesday's 'American Idol.' The AP's Erin Carlson dishes on Kristy's exit and other 'Idol' chatter. (April 17)
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The songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber weren't the only theatrics on "American Idol" this week, as tattooed finalist Carly Smithson was booted from the show tonight (April 24).
Jordin's Quiet CordsExtra
She's gone from "Idol" champ to hot recording artist with her chart-busting duet with Chris Brown, "No Air." Now, Jordin Sparks' voice has been silenced by a medical emergency -- but not permanently. The teen Idol was diagnosed with an acute ...
Jordin Sparks Silenced—for Now (E! Online)Yahoo! News: Television News
E! Online - Since winning last year's American Idol, Jordin Sparks has been performing non-stop. Which, as it turns out, wasn't such a great idea.
Jordin Sparks Silenced—for Now (E! Online)Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
E! Online - Since winning last year's American Idol, Jordin Sparks has been performing non-stop. Which, as it turns out, wasn't such a great idea.
Jordin Sparks Silenced—for NowE! Online (US) - Top Stories
Since winning last year's American Idol, Jordin Sparks has been performing nonstop. Which, as it turns out, wasn't such a great idea. Sparks is being forced to sit out the opening dates...
Jordin Sparks Cancels All Appearances Due To Vocal ProblemEntertainment on HuffingtonPost.com
NEW YORK — Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the "American Idol" champ said Monday. "All of her April ...
Jordin Sparks misses Alicia Keys support slotNME News
Jordin Sparks has been forced to temporarily pull out of her support slot opening for Alicia Keys, it was announced today.
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Jordin Sparks fans can rest easy: The "American Idol" champ's vocal condition isn't career-threatening, her label says.
Vocal problems force Jordin Sparks to miss Keys tour start (AP)Yahoo! News: Music News
AP - Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the "American Idol" champ said Monday.
Jordin Sparks on Vocal RestETonline - Breaking News
The "Idol" winner will be back on tour in May. JORDIN SPARKS has been put on full vocal rest, her rep tells ET. After reports that the "American Idol" winner had to cancel recent shows due to a career-threatening throat condition, ...
Jordin Sparks on Vocal RestThe Insider Online
The "Idol" winner will be back on tour in May. JORDIN SPARKS has been put on full vocal rest, her rep tells "The Insider." After reports that the "American Idol" winner had to cancel recent shows due to a ...
Jordin Sparks Silenced—for Now (E! Online)Yahoo! News: Music News
E! Online - Since winning last year's American Idol, Jordin Sparks has been performing non-stop. Which, as it turns out, wasn't such a great idea.
Jordin Sparks Silenced—for Now (E! Online)Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
E! Online - Since winning last year's American Idol, Jordin Sparks has been performing non-stop. Which, as it turns out, wasn't such a great idea.