Melinda Doolittle

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Melinda Doolittle: Biography

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Birth Place: Not available
Profession: Singer; reality cast member

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This former backup singer was visibly scared to step into the spotlight. But on Season 6 of American Idol, Doolittle did just that and was rewarded with a spot in the final 12. Although she was clearly the judg... read more

Melinda Doolittle: TV Guide News

American Idol's Best Auditions Ever | The Great American Idol Blog | 2/5/2008
This Wednesday's American Idol is a "Best of the Rest" recap of the Season 7 auditions we didn't see throughout each city. That got us thinking about some of the best auditions we've seen, regardless of whether the candidate went on to Idol greatness. Instead of a top-10 list, we thought we'd have a battle of the sexes: the best women's auditions versus the best from the men. — Erin FoxTop Five Women's Auditions5) Frenchie Davis, "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going" | Watch on YouTubeHoly crap, we think our ear drums just burst listening to her amazing vocal power. Randy and Paula gave her a standing ovation (Simon, of course, stayed seated but clapped as enthusiastically as he could), and if she hadn't been kicked off the show for those naughty pictures, there's no telling how far Frenchie could have gone. 4) Carrie Underwood, "I Can't Make You Love Me" | Watch on YouTubeWho knew this farm girl who sported the '80s wardrobe and glamour-shots makeup at her audition would become... read more
Nigel Lythgoe Examines American Idol's Flaws | TV Guide News Report | 7/23/2007
What was wrong with American Idol last season? Nigel Lythgoe, president of Idol's production company 19 Television, thinks it was too much Peter Noone and not enough Melinda Doolittle. In other words, "We didn't really show the personalities of the people," he told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour on Sunday. "We were so engrossed with the mentors who were particularly good last season, and not really on the Melindas. And we didn't know them as much as we knew the Kellie Picklers from the season before." What happened on Idol led Lythgoe to make adjustments to this summer's So You Think You Can Dance. "We've really gone out of our way to focus on the competitors' thoughts, their feelings, their emotions," he said, "so that we're all attached to them a little more than if they were just dance competitors." —Reporting by Stephen Battaglio read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 7/19/2007
They're visiting 42 cities in just 68 days. But touring as a performer with American Idols Live isn't all work and no pl read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 7/11/2007
Thirty-one million viewers watched live as she became the reigning American Idol. But, despite the Nielsen ratings, Jord read more
Idol's Melinda Doolittle Joins First Lady in Special Mission | TV Guide News Report | 6/27/2007
American Idol may be over but Idol Gives Back is still going strong. In an exclusive interview with TV Guide, Melinda Doolittle revealed she’s traveling to Africa this week with First Lady Laura Bush. The top 10 finalist will represent the reality show in an awareness campaign to help curtail the spread of malaria. “We’re giving out half a million bed nets,” says the former backup singer, who will spend a week on the trip. “Mosquitoes normally bite between 10 pm and 4 am. So the best-case scenario is to have this net, which is interwoven with insecticides. Not only do they land on it, but they die, so they don’t spread it to other people.”Doolittle will also perform “Amazing Grace” with a children’s choir, which she calls “a lifelong dream.” “We think it is terrific that Melinda Doolittle is joining Mrs. Bush in Zambia," says Sally McDonough, Mrs. Bush's spokesperson. "Viewers of one of America's favorite television... read more

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American Idol, Melinda Doolittle, Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks courtesy Frank Micelotta/Fox

American Idol, Jordin Sparks, LaKisha Jones, Blake Lewis, Melinda Doolittle courtesy Frank Micelotta/Fox

American Idol, Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, LaKisha Jones, Chris Richardson courtesy Fox

American Idol, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle, Sanjaya Malakar, Martina McBride, Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Chris Richardson, LaKisha Jones courtesy Ray Mickshaw/Fox

American Idol, Chris Richardson, Jordin Sparks, Melinda Doolittle, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis, LaKisha Jones, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey courtesy Michael Becker/Fox

American Idol, Lulu, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Stephanie Edwards, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato courtesy Michael Becker/Fox

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Melinda Doolittle: Credits

Title	Year	Type
Christmas at Belmont (Host)	2007	TV Show Series
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (Performer)	2007	TV Show Series
American Idol (Reality Cast Member)	2002	TV Show Series
Extra: Episode (Remarks by)		Episode
Larry King Live: Episode (Guest)		Episode

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Melinda Doolittle Album
Melinda Album will be released in fall and she talk also about a Holiday one. If you want to supporting her www.mdstreetteam.com yu are very welcome. If you want fresh update. We have... read more
Posted by ET_little7 Jul 4, 2008 12:24 AM

Melinda Doolittle Album will be July or August 2008
Melinda Will releases her first around July or August 2008A new website have been done for supporting her in her new career. If you are one of her fans (Backups) you can join us at... read more
Posted by ET_little7 May 1, 2008 4:44 PM

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