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Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:34 PM PDT

American Idol’s first runner-up, Justin Guarini, celebrates his birthday today. The Season 1 star is making his Broadway debut as Carlos in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. The show is currently in previews at the Belasco Theatre, and Justin stars with theater greats Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Opening night for the musical is one week from today: Thursday, November 4, at 6:45pm.

Season 1′s top guy recently posted on his blog, “I am truly honored, and blessed. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, fought for me, and helped me get to this point.”

Since his time on Idol, Justin has released two records, starred in a movie, hosted TV shows, written a number of songs, and he got married. Justin will be celebrating his birthday with a performance of Women on the Verge at 8pm tonight.

Happy Birthday, Justin!

Justin went to Season 10 auditions in Austin, Texas to interview the contestant hopefuls. View photos.

Photo credit: Matt Beard

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Idols in the News

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 03:34 PM PDT

Many of American Idol’s standout alumni are making headlines this week. Your favorites are releasing new music and performing for good causes. Check it out!

Recently, we revealed the track list to Lee DeWyze’s Live It Up. Lee co-wrote 10 of the 11 tracks on the album, which will be released on November 16. Read below to see who wrote and produced each track:
1. “Live It Up” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins, Produced by Toby Gad
2. “Sweet Serendipity” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, David Glass, Jordan Lawhead, Produced by David Glass
3. “It’s Gotta Be Love” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, Espen Lind, Amund Bjorklund, Claude Kelly, Produced by Espionage for 45th and 3rd Music LLC
4. “Dear Isabelle” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins, Produced by Toby Gad
5. “Beautiful Like You” – Written by: Thomas Salter, Andy Stochansky, Produced by Chris “Rockwell” DeStefano
6. “Stay Here” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, Espen Lind, Amund Bjorklund, Claude Kelly, Produced by Espionage for 45th and 3rd Music LLC
7. “Me And My Jealousy” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, John Shanks, Zac Maloy, Produced by John Shanks
8. “Brooklyn Bridge” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins, Produced by Toby Gad
9. “Weightless” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, John Shanks, Zac Maloy, Produced by John Shanks
10. “Earth Stood Still” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins, Produced by Toby Gad
11. “A Song About Love” – Written by: Lee DeWyze, David Hodges, Michael Busbee, Produced by David Hodges

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