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Ryan Seacrest’s New Location for THE VOICE
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Compilation Album and Song List
Happy Birthday, Vanessa Olivarez!

Ryan Seacrest’s New Location for THE VOICE

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 10:22 PM PDT

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) has selected The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as its newest site for the construction of THE VOICE, an interactive closed circuit broadcast multi-media center. THE VOICE provides young patients within The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia community with an outlet to engage in activities related to radio, TV and new media, ranging from broadcasting like a disc jockey and playing their favorite songs to watching live artists perform and interviewing celebrities.

“Throughout my 20-year career in the entertainment business, I’ve toured many hospitals and have consistently been amazed by the courage of children and their families in light of the hardships they face,” said Ryan Seacrest, who recently launched the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seriously ill and injured children through unique programs that utilize multimedia and interactive platforms to enlighten, entertain and educate.

Seacrest continues, “Recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the country, I am thrilled to bring our program to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Not only is The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia leading pediatric clinical and research innovation, it is a national leader in developing techniques to support the patient’s emotional well-being. THE VOICE will be a new addition to their existing Child-Life programs and will provide a lively form of interactive entertainment.”

“The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is proud to be the recipient of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation’s THE VOICE broadcast media center,” said Steven M. Altschuler, M.D., chief executive officer of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “THE VOICE will offer a creative outlet for our patients to learn … read more
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Compilation Album and Song List

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 10:22 PM PDT

This week brings you another 9 songs with the release of the “American Idol Top 9 Season 10″ album compilation. Featuring the full length Rock & Roll Hall of Fame songs performed by contestants on tonight’s show, the set is now on sale once again exclusively on the iTunes Store. Individual songs are also available for sale.

The songs released on iTunes are studio versions recorded by the Idols under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine‘s team, including some of the hottest producers in the business, such as Rodney “Dark Child” Jerkins, Jim Jonsin, “Tricky” Stewart, Rock Mafia,Ron Fair and OneRepublic front man Ryan Tedder. The 9 individual tracks and compilation album that will go on sale tonight are being released on the 19 Recordings/Interscope label. The compilation album will sell for $7.99.

Preview and purchase the Top 9 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tracks.

Track listing for the “American Idol Top 9 Season 10″ album compilation is:

Casey Abrams – “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, produced by Jim Jonsin
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Happy Birthday, Vanessa Olivarez!

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 10:22 PM PDT

Season 2′s Vanessa Olivarez was the hair colorist with bright magenta hair from Atlanta, Georgia. After surviving Hollywood Week, Vanessa sang “Out Here On My Own” by Irene Cara during the semifinals round, and it launched her into the Top 12. During Season 2′s Top 12 Motown week, Vanessa performed The Supremes’ “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” Although she didn’t receive enough votes to continue on in the competition, she still found success after the show.

After her run on American Idol, Vanessa went to Toronto, Canada to record music and star as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray. When she returned back to the United States shortly thereafter, Vanessa joined a musical group called Butterfly Stitch, and they released an EP and live album. In 2006, Vanessa co-wrote the song “Sugarland” for the popular group Sugarland.

Last year, Vanessa (now with long brown hair) started the country duo named Granville Automatic. She’ll celebrate her birthday this evening with a performance on Thacker Mountain Radio in Oxford, MS.

Happy Birthday, Vanessa!

View photos of the Season 2 contestants performing on American Idol.

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