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 

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It's Throwback & Thirsty Thursday? Happy Hour with Jaxonphotogroup...

"Cheers" to Life Sometimes Getting Blurry! 

Re-posting a throwback from my "Heartbroken & Hungover" shoot with super photographer Jack Manning of Jaxonphotogroup.com!  We had this concept, and really ran away with it! Those heartbreaks can be tough! There are so many ways people choose to overcome them! Some positive, some negative.  My character hit the evening scene with the ladies for a "Thirsty Thursday" girls night to get over this heartbreak! A few hours later, she was a mess at home...all alone. Ouch!
"Heartbroken and Hungover" 

 Sometimes life does get blurry, but we get up, take our Asprin, drink our Gatorade, and make moves! Never dwell on the past! Understand that your future is open, unexplored and designed for you! We "shot" (pun intended) this in his bathroom, but brought on all the extra drama.  Scattered items all over, wrecked shop a little bit and that became the background to our story.  It was a little risky, but fun!  The whole series was messy, dark, emotional, sexy, chic!  

Cheer's to my dear friend who is now published in many magazines including Essence!  Amongst other things he is an accomplised Singer, Songwriter & Producer with JaxonmusicgroupLLC!  

(No Cigs or Vodka were abused in this shoot! It was all for show people!) Check out his website at www.jaxonphotogroup.com! You can also find Jaxonphotogroup on YouTube, IG, Twitter & FB!