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Pia Toscano Scores Record Deal

Chris Logan — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:13:00 +0000

As it turns out, getting eliminated from 'American Idol' may be the best thing that ever happened to Pia Toscano.

Sources tell US Weekly that the 22-year-old beauty, who was shockingly booted from 'Idol' last Thursday, has scored a record deal with Interscope Records, which is chaired by 'Idol' mentor Jimmy Iovine.

The label is reportedly "rushing her into the studio to record an album ASAP," and that "papers are being finalized."

Website Takes Credit For Sending Idol's Toscano Home

Dave Steel — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:56:36 +0000

If you were as surprised at the seemingly early departure of American Idol hopeful Pia Toscano, you're not alone. Even celebrities including Tom Hanks tweeted "Don't have an IDOL habit, but how could the USA vote Pia off? I may be done for the season! HANX". While the rest of America is recovering from this shocker, at least one website is celebrating.

Pia Toscano Eliminated From 'American Idol'

DJ Digital — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:36:57 +0000

'American Idol' got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren't able to Pia Toscano.

In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'All By Myself' and this week's 'River Deep, Mountain High,' leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.