MANDISA MEETS TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP
Rita Cosby with Mandisa
I had the honor of meeting American Idol star Mandisa the other night at Trattoria Dell' Arte restaurant on seventh avenue between 56th and 57th street. Emmy winner Rita Cosby and I met them for desert and coffee and I must say she is the sweetest and most talented singer I have met in a long time. And guess what ? She has a new book out that is a must read for anyone that wants to take the American idol road. 'True Beauty' is in stores now ! It's hard to believe that it's been just over a year since Mandisa shot to instant fame when millions of TV viewers across the nation were captivated by her winning smile and powerhouse vocals as she sang her way into the final rounds of 'American Idol's' fifth season. Not only did she garner a multitude of new fans who now simply refer to her as 'Mandisa,' but she wowed critics with her stunningly expressive voice. Since the end of the 'American Idol' Season 5 Concert Tour in September of 2006, Mandisa has continued performing solo dates across the country and is preparing to enter the studio in the coming weeks to begin recording her debut solo album with EMI-CMG. 'More than just a career, I really want to have a ministry that has an impact on people,' Mandisa declares. 'I want to be able to use the platform the Lord has given me to speak to people about race issues within the body of Christ and also about health issues. I just want to follow through with what is in my heart. I never want to look back and wonder, 'What would have happened if'.'' This meeting was a real eye-opener so all my Times Square Gossip readers head out and buy this book now !
American Idol Star Mandisa with James Edstrom
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