Throwback Thursday: It's American Idol Time! Let's Go Back LA for Season 12's Finale & Red Carpet Coverage!

Media outlets swarm Country Superstar Keith Urban at the American Idol Finale & Red Carpet. 

Red Carpet Action with Jessica Sanchez!

Alice@Large with American Idol Winner Candice Glover.  

 Anyone else psyched JLO is back on board with American Idol? No-Just me (Oh and the tra-billion Jenny from the block lovers!) I'm digging the new judges. I really like the dynamics between the three. Harry Connick Jr., who was a guest coach last season, keeps it brutally honest. (I think we may have found our new Simon!) Country crooner superstar Keith Urban charms again. He seems to thoroughly enjoy and appreciate those true artists who lay it all on the line for that AI title. Jennifer of course brings the fashion, and keeps the business side on top! The team hit the Motor City, Detroit for a little action in last nights episode. Next week their search for the next American Idol takes them to Georgia! Home state for host Ryan Seacrest.  A few months ago, my guest reporter duties with FOX Japan had me @Large in Los Angeles, California for the Season 12 American Idol Finale & Red Carpet! It was such an exciting time, as I interviewed and got to know all top 12 sweethearts! I cannot tell you my fave, but I can tell you who SAAAANG! Ms. Candice Glover! She tried out three times, finally winning the coveted title for Season 12.  Talk about never giving up! Although I didn't get a chance to speak to my favorite diva of all time, Mariah Carey, I will tell you that from where I was sitting during the viewing of the results show, I could see her up close and personal. Being the true fan that I am, I was star struck! Almost in tears...yeah, that was me. She looked immaculate, skin like a porcelain doll! Much, much smaller of course in person.  

With the Legedary Ray Chew.

Judge Niki Minaj gave her two cents as Mr. Urban gives a shout out to our Japanese friends on the red carpet.  My face beat red after he said to me "Your  beautiful, baby!" in that super sexy Australian accent! Again, that charm thing I mentioned, he does so well. So many of your favorite stars also walked the red carpet, including past AI winners, Scott McCreery and Taylor Hicks. Even silver screen legend Anthony Hopkins made a quick appearance! Who knew?  A very pregnant Tamar Braxton, arrived a little late, but looked gorgeous!  She was adorable, waving to everyone as she scurried in. See our American Idol Special Coverage Footage where I speak to Ms. Minaj, Keith, Anthony and many others!  Link below!

Enjoying the lights of LA Live after Day 1 of the American Idol Finale.

View More American Idol Coverage Pictures on my Facebook! 

Day 1: https://www.facebook.com/#!/alicesidaii/media_set?set=a.10151625455796539.1073741831.627421538&type=3

Day 2: https://www.facebook.com/#!/alicesidaii/media_set?set=a.10151625280246539.1073741829.627421538&type=3

VIDEO!!See the awesome two-day coverage
FOX Japan American Idol Red Carpet & Finale Special hosted by me at:

http://www.youtube.com/Aliceatlargeevents

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Special Shout Outs: 

Make Up Artist Carmen Diane of www.carmendianne.com for the glam! 

Celebrity Stylist Kemar Jones of Hair Jones Celebrity Salon for the hair! 

                                          

                                                Hair Jones Celebrity Salon 

www.carmendianne.com

Hot Spot: Roger Brown's SWV Reunited Viewing Party! Another New Beginning!

Grammy Nominated, Triple Platinum Artist Coko of SWV. 

Now moments like these are what I live for! No one could be more excited to hear of an SWV Reunion   than me! I mean, seriously! I grew up listening to these divas turned pioneers, know every song VERBATIM! So when I got the chance to catch up with Coko at a viewing event for their new show 

SWV Reunited airing on WeTV-of course I jumped on it! I had so many questions honey! 

Roger Brown's Sports Bar & Grill hosted the event. 

Hailing from New York, Coko, LeeLee & Taj started this journey not knowing their music would be legendary.  Topping Billboard charts,  Grammy Nominations & Triple Platinum Albums.  Weak, Anything, Right Here, Can We, I mean, I can go on forever really. They defined a new generation of sisters! Sisters With Voices! Not only influential in music, but very much so in style and fashion too! So you know I asked about the nails. I addressed a rumor I heard. It was said that those nails were a result of Coko growing up in a very religious home and that was the only way she could express herself.  "I painted them all different colors and grew them just to get on my Mothers nerves!" In speaking of style, Coko looked immaculate! Beautiful and glowing, appropaitely so!

Tune in! SWV Reunited on WeTV!

Special Shout out to Heavenly Eats & Sweets! 

SWV decided to part ways to pursue solo careers in 1998. Coko went on to produce three solo albums including a Gospel album entitled "Grateful." She also starred in a few plays,  including the Vagina Monologues. When asked about the transition from music to acting she stated frankly "I hated it! Having to remember lines, it was alot" she said chuckling. 15 years later-it's back to the music and back to business! Releasing their latest album "I Missed Us" last year. We touched on the make up/break up of the group, and how it felt to be back together for their new show SWV Reunited. She told me it took some getting used too, as far as having the cameras rolling. Taj, Leelee and Coko really leave it all on the table for the world to see. Dealing with some hard hitting issue that include the stress of making a "Come Back",  unresolved issues, problems with management and a really big health scare for Coko!

Special shout out to Lady C of Hot 91.1 and Fresh Radio

Check your local listings for show times and dates of clearly my new favorite show "SWV Reunited." I can "Co-Sign" with fans everywhere, that we will definitely be tuning in!

Special THANK YOU to: 

Lisa Rose of TheMakeBaby13 www.tmbmakeupartistry.com for the glam! 

Roger Brown's Sports Bar & Grill! Great staff, delicious food and awesome drinks! 

Erica Still of Sankofa Dance and Heavenly Eats & Sweets for gifting the superstar Coko,  SWV Reunited Executive Producer Cory Taylor and myself with deliciously gorgeous cake pops! 

View awesome Alice@Large footage at www.youtube.com/aliceatlargeevents.