Before the movie, back when she was fresh off American Idol and getting her solo career off the ground, I interviewed the sweet and personable new winner, Jordin Sparks (2007): even then, I could tell she was sweet, well-grounded and had the potential to hit the stratosphere. So proud of her and I hope that… Continue reading From “A.I.” Spotlight to Full-On “Sparkle”: A Vintage Q&A With Jordin Sparks
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The Chris Brown Smackdown
http://www.dallasnews.com/lifestyles/columnists/lorrie-irby-jackson/20120803-professional-critic-judges-artists-work-not-his-life.ece When I meet people and they learn of my profession, the question is practically inevitable: “You’re a critic? Wow, what’s that like?” And the answer goes something like this: “The perks are great, but in order for me to remain employed, there are deadlines to meet and standards to keep.” Covering a play or… Continue reading The Chris Brown Smackdown