Posts with tag "pia toscano"

'American Idol' Star Pia Toscano Officially Signs Record Deal

Posted Jul 6th 2011 at 10:00 AM by Kelly Fisher

Those hoping to hear more from 'American Idol' star Pia Toscano won't have to wait too much longer. As expected, the reality show cast-off has officially signed a record deal with Interscope Records and will drop her first single, 'This Time,' on July 12. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the deal, and Toscano's debut album is expected to drop later this year. "I am thrilled to be joining the ...

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Report: Mark Ballas and Pia Toscano Split

Posted May 13th 2011 at 06:01 PM by Katelyn Mullen

It was the very definition of a whirlwind romance, and sadly it looks to be over. According to HollywoodLife.com, the 'American Idol' castoff Pia Toscano and her 'Dancing With the Stars' boyfriend Mark Ballas have called it quits. Toscano is quoted as saying, "You know, he is so busy and I am so busy, we really are just friends! He is a wonderful person, who comes from a wonderful family! I'm ...

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Did 'Idol' Use Pia and Mark to Mess With 'The Voice'? If So, It Didn't Work

Posted Apr 27th 2011 at 02:15 PM by Rob Shuter

Head-scratching TV insiders are wondering today, did 'American Idol,' which controls every appearance of every finalist with an iron fist, deliberately allow kicked-off Pia Toscano to appear on 'Dancing With the Stars' last night to mess with a competing talent show? We're of course talking about NBC's 'The Voice,' which debuted the same hour as 'Dancing' on ABC. "Of course they did," one NBC ...

Video: Pia Toscano Sings While Mark Ballas Dances on 'DWTS'

Posted Apr 27th 2011 at 03:15 AM by AOL TV Editors

Ever since Pia Toscano's surprise elimination from 'American Idol' a few weeks back, the Internet has been abuzz with rumors of her being in a relationship with 'Dancing with the Stars' professional Mark Ballas. Not ones to let good free publicity like that slip away, the show booked Toscano for this week's results show. To add fuel to the fire, they had Ballas perform with fellow pro Karina ...

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'Idol' Castoff Pia Toscano to Sing on 'Dancing With the Stars' for Mark Ballas

Posted Apr 19th 2011 at 09:00 PM by Tracey Harrington McCoy

After just a few weeks of dating, 'American Idol' castoff Pia Toscano and 'Dancing With the Stars' pro Mark Ballas will be taking their romance public--by appearing on 'Dancing With the Stars' together! TMZ.com confirms that Toscano will be performing on the ABC hit show next week. And the best part? Her new boyfriend Ballas will be dancing to her song! The deal has been in the works for a ...

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'Idol' Castoff Pia Toscano Dumped Boyfriend for Mark Ballas

Posted Apr 18th 2011 at 04:30 AM by Christo Varghese

'American Idol' castoff Pia Toscano has reportedly dumped her long-term boyfriend to go out with 'Dancing With The Stars' pro Mark Ballas. The New York Post is reporting that Toscano didn't bother breaking up with Carlos Nunez, her boyfriend of four years, before she went on a date with Ballas. A mutual friend of the couple said, "It seems inevitable to anyone with eyes. They hadn't spoken ...

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'Idol' May Not Even Allow Pia Toscano to Release CD

Posted Apr 11th 2011 at 11:00 AM by Rob Shuter

Just days after getting voted off 'American Idol' in shocking fashion, songstress Pia Toscano reportedly snapped up a record deal with Interscope Records, but sources tell me nothing has been signed as management looks into whether 19 Entertainment will allow her to release anything at all. "When you compete on 'Idol,' you must sign one of the strictest contracts in the business," a former ...

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Is 'Idol' Castoff Pia Toscano Dating 'Dancing' Pro Mark Ballas?

Posted Apr 11th 2011 at 01:15 AM by Christo Varghese

It looks like romance is in the air between 'American Idol's' Pia Toscano and 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Mark Ballas. TMZ is reporting that the Toscano and Ballas were seen on a dinner date at Gulfstream restaurant in Los Angeles on Friday, a day after the singer's surprise elimination from the competition. PEOPLE is quoting a source who said that it was Toscano who "had a crush" on Ballas ...

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'Idol' Castoff Pia Toscano: A Record Deal Already?

Posted Apr 9th 2011 at 11:27 AM by Christine Fenno

As a season 10 standout, she was a favorite finalist among judges, and countless 'American Idol' fans expressed shock over singer Pia Toscano's elimination this week. But while her former competitors on the hit series keep on warbling for votes, Toscano has moved at lightning speed to capitalize on her new fame, and make her mark in the music industry. The New York native, 22, is reportedly ...

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Video: 'Idol' Judges Rocked By Top 9 Elimination Shocker

Posted Apr 8th 2011 at 01:20 AM by AOL TV Editors

The judges saved Casey Abrams a couple of weeks ago, so that option isn't around anymore. That means 'American Idol' is counting on you to get it right each and every week. But there's been almost no consistency in the bottom three this season. So far we've seen Haley, Stefano, Paul and Casey in the Bottom Three this season among the remaining contestants. And this week continued the trend of ...