Sanjaya Malakar

The Manny candidacy gains steam

source: ESPN

A few years back, "American Idol" had a contestant named Sanjaya Malakar, and when he sang it was evident that he probably was not the most qualified candidate. But he was different and he was quirky and liked unusual hairstyles and he got a lot of ...

Published Thu, May 28

"Idol" announces audition cities for Season 9

source: Seattle Times

ABC News be held in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Orlando. The last time an audition was held in Seattle was two years ago, and winner Jordin Sparks, runner-up Blake Lewis and finalist Sanjaya Malakar all came through the Seattle audition.

Published Thu, May 21

Flint native, former American Idol contestant LaKisha Jones ... - The Grand Rapids Press

source: MLive.com

One week, she stood in the middle of the stage with often-teased and much-maligned Sanjaya Malakar (best known for his always-changing hairstyles). "I was standing there thinking, 'Oh my God'... really? This is it? But then I felt so bad for him, too, ...

Published Sun, May 17

HEAR AND NOW: Idol today, gone tomorrow

source: The Dartmouth

 NH - Rebecca Wall The “Velvet Teddy Bear,” however, seems positively world-renowned compared to Sanjaya Malakar, the infamous finalist from season six. Arguably one of Idol's most polarizing contestants, the then 17 year-old got major publicity and garnered a huge fan ...

Published Mon, May 4

Sanjaya Malakar in Celeb Reality Show

source: India Journal

 CA LOS ANGELES, CA - Indian-American singer Sanjaya Malakar, the former ‘American Idol' contestant who became a heartthrob with his quirky and ever changing hairstyles, will now feature in the popular reality show ‘I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'. ...

Published Thu, Apr 23

Heartthrob Sanjaya Malakar in celebrity reality show

source: Hindu

 India Los Angeles (PTI): Indian-American singer Sanjaya Malakar, the former 'American Idol' contestant who became a heartthrob with his quirky and ever changing hairstyles, will now feature in the popular reality show 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! ...

Published Mon, Apr 20

Sanjaya Malakar and Janice Dickinson Join 'I'm a Celebrity...Get ...

source: Aceshowbiz.com

The reality show is shaping up with the addition of "American Idol" finalist Sanjaya Malakar, "The Hills" couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt as well as 'the world's first supermodel' Janice Dickinson. Except for Chapman and Illinois governor Rod ...

Published Fri, Apr 17

Oh Sanjaya, has it come to this?

source: Seattle Times

Last we checked with "American Idol" Season 5 finalist Sanjaya Malakar, he had just released a book and a five-song EP in January. The former resident of Federal Way, Wash. (now relocated to New York City), was gracious enough to join us for a live ...

Published Thu, Apr 16