“American Idol” alum Pia Toscano recorded a cover of the Coldplay song “Fix You” with Jared Lee to inspire victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Toscano posted this message. “I have been devastated by the destruction that Hurricane Sandy caused in my hometown and equally inspired by all of the amazing people who have come together to help those affected. My voice is the only way I knew how to give back. This song originally written and recorded by Coldplay really spoke to me and my friends.Singer Pia Toscano talked with "Extra" music correspondent Adam Weissler about her upcoming album -- and how she's doing since her time on "American Idol."
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"Dancing with the Stars" pro Mark Ballas and former "American Idol" runner-up Pia Toscano have called it quits after five months of dating.

"They both decided with everything going on that they couldn't give each other what would be fair," a source told People.com. "They mutually decided this."
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Singer Pia Toscano, whose "American Idol" elimination was one of this past season's biggest shockers, has officially signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, says the Hollywood Reporter.

"I am thrilled to be joining the Interscope and 19 Recordings family," Toscano said in a statement. "[Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman] Jimmy Iovine was an amazing mentor during my time on 'Idol' and I'm looking forward to working with him and everyone at Interscope Records and 19 Recordings. This is a dream come true."

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