His training ground may have been a little shaky, but Frankie Ford of Brooklyn took a big step to stardom when he advanced in auditions for American Idol.
Ford, who regularly performed on the Q train to make extra cash, says he got a lot of positive feedback from the judges.
"I'm looking forward to implementing anything they can teach me as an artist. I hope I'm going to do New York City proud,"said Ford.
The second night of the season 12 premiere of Idol airs Thursday at 8 p.m. on FOX 5.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:51:10 GMT
NY Post celebrity real estate columnist Jennifer Gould Keil dishes on NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez's Florida pad and actor Bill Murray's Greenwich Village duplex.
NY Post celebrity real estate columnist Jennifer Gould Keil dishes on NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez's Florida pad and actor Bill Murray's Greenwich Village duplex.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:00:47 GMT
Greg Kelly and Duke Castiglione are at it again. The on-going rivalry between the duo was played out on the hockey rink at Madison Square Garden. NY Rangers legend Adam Graves was on hand for the face-off.
Greg Kelly and Duke Castiglione are at it again. The on-going rivalry between the duo was played out on the hockey rink at Madison Square Garden. NY Rangers legend Adam Graves was on hand for the face-off.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:05:22 GMT
Playing with a hula hoops is making its way into the exercise regimes of some of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood. Rosanna and Greg gave it a go on Thursday.
Playing with a hula hoops is making its way into the exercise regimes of some of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood. Rosanna and Greg gave it a go on Thursday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:07:03 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:23:09 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:18:13 GMT
Oscar Romero, 32, desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Two years later, he is healthy and grateful to the man who saved his life.
Oscar Romero, 32, desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Two years later, he is healthy and grateful to the man who saved his life. Romero met U.S. Army Lt. Ryan Waldorf, 23, this week for the first time. The pair and the doctor who treated Romero visited the set of Good Day NY on Wednesday to discuss the successful operation.
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