Sanjaya - The Hoax Revealed
‘American Idol’ castoff Sanjaya Malakar has posted a message about his claim of really being Bill Vendall and that Sanjaya was part of an art project. Sanjaya blamed the joke on FunnyOrDie.com and Will Farrell, and suggested Simon Cowell is really a 75-year-old Asian woman. Watch the clip below the fold.
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Sanjaya Malakar ‘Created’ By Bill Vendall
Sanjaya Malakar was spotted out explaining that his “real” name is Bill Vendall, and that he is an art student at the Rhode Island School of Design. The ‘American Idol’ finalist said he “created” Sanjaya as part of his thesis, explaining, “The character was part of a larger art installation.” Watch the clip below.
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2007 AZN Asian Excellence Awards
‘American Idol’ castoff Sanjaya Malakar and Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas were on hand for the 2007 AZN Asian Excellence Awards on Wednesday (May 16) at Royce Hall at UCLA in Westwood, California. Check out pictures from FilmMagic, GettyImages, and WireImage (arrivals / pressroom).
Sanjaya Malakar Visits ‘Rachael Ray’
‘American Idol’ castoff Sanjaya Malakar visited ‘Rachael Ray’ on Monday (May 14), where he talked about being chased by paparazzi, advice he got from Jennifer Lopez, the remaining contestants, and the upcoming ‘Idol’ tour. Watch the interview at YouTube.
Sanjaya Malakar Visits Seattle’s KISS 106.1 FM
‘American Idol’ castoff Sanjaya Malakar visited KISS 106.1 FM in Seattle on Monday (May 14) to talk with Jackie & Bender and Sammi about his appearance at the Girls Night Out concert the previous night. They talked about his screaming fans - which he doesn’t get, who he brought to the studio, complaints Sajaya doesn’t talk loud enough, and he did a lightning round of questions. Audio at kiss1061.com has since been removed.
KISS 106.1 Girls Night Out
As Jubal and the Ball Flags dressed in drag to perform ‘It’s Raining Men’ at the KISS 106.1 Girls Night Out concert in Seattle on Sunday night (May 13), ‘American Idol’ castoff Sanjaya Malakar joined them on stage and danced along. Also performing at the show were ‘Idol’ season five runner-up Katharine McPhee, Lily Allen, Fergie, and Hilary Duff. Check out highlights at YouTube.
Sanjaya Malakar’s Federal Way Homecoming
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Sanjaya Malakar was welcomed home in Federal Way, Washington on Wednesday (May 9). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.
Sanjaya Malakar Talks With 710 KIRO
‘American Idol’ castoff Sanjaya Malakar spoke with Trey Thomas of 710 KIRO in Seattle after his welcome home event in Federal Way on Wednesday (May 9). Download and listen here.
‘Scarborough Country’ On Britney, Sanjaya & Bush
Britney Spears is back, ousted ‘American Idol’ Sanjaya Malakar is getting no love in his hometown Federal Way, and George & Laura Bush appear on ‘Idol’. ‘Scarborough Country’ host Joe Scarborough got all the Hollyweird buzz from Starz’s Alexandra Wentworth and Star Magazine’s David Caplan. Watch the segment, aired Wednesday (May 2), at MSN.com.
Malakar Siblings Talk With Fox News
Courtney Friel of Fox News Channel checked in with the ousted ‘American Idol’ Sanjaya Malakar and his sister Shyamali to talk about the media attention he’s received since getting the boot, and Sanjaya turned the table and interviewed Courtney for a bit.
Video at FoxNews.com has since been removed.
