Ryan Seacrest » Pia Toscano http://ryanseacrest.com The official music and entertainment news site of American Idol host and American Top 40 on air radio personality! Sat, 18 May 2013 04:44:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Pia Toscano and Jared Lee Share Their Love Of Music With CHOC Children’s! http://ryanseacrestfoundation.org/2013/04/16/pia-toscano-and-jared-lee-share-their-love-of-music-with-choc-childrens/ http://ryanseacrestfoundation.org/2013/04/16/pia-toscano-and-jared-lee-share-their-love-of-music-with-choc-childrens/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:37:43 +0000 Emily Herman http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=227520 http://ryanseacrestfoundation.org/2013/04/16/pia-toscano-and-jared-lee-share-their-love-of-music-with-choc-childrens/feed/ 0 ‘Idol’ Alum Pia Toscano Found Hope With Help From Katy Perry http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/04/pia-toscano-found-hope-with-help-from-katy-perry/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/04/pia-toscano-found-hope-with-help-from-katy-perry/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:30:25 +0000 Jade Lagestee http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=202336 Many aspiring singers look up to Katy Perry and can relate to her struggles throughout her career which are seen in her documentary “Katy Perry The Movie: Part of Me” released last year.

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It even helped one singer who has already had some main stream success on American Idol. Pia Toscano felt defeated after she was dropped from her label when she happened to see Katy’s film with her father. When Katy admitted that she too had been dropped by labels before her succeeding, Pia broke down in tears.

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In the midst of tears, her father turned to her and said: “This will be your story as well.” Pia found inspiration and is now working on her first full-length album!

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/04/pia-toscano-found-hope-with-help-from-katy-perry/feed/ 0 EXCLUSIVE: Pia Toscano Broke Up With Mark Ballas Over Commitment Issues [AUDIO] http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/09/16/we-reveal-why-pia-toscano-and-mark-ballas-split-audio/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/09/16/we-reveal-why-pia-toscano-and-mark-ballas-split-audio/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:01:04 +0000 Kelly Ballhorn http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=50727 News broke earlier in the week that former Idol contestant Pia Toscano and “Dancing with the Stars” pro Mark Ballas split, but why? Some reports are blaming “career-related strains” and others pointed towards a rumored affair between Mark and his “Dancing with The Stars” partner Kristin Cavallari.

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We’ve learned from an inside source that it was Pia who broke things off, because Mark was just moving too fast. Mark started pushing for marriage just two months into their four month relationship and Pia felt it was way too soon, they really barely knew each other. We wish them both the best!

]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/09/16/we-reveal-why-pia-toscano-and-mark-ballas-split-audio/feed/ 0 Pia Toscano Reveals What It Was Like To Shoot Her First Music Video [AUDIO] http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/08/10/pia-toscano-reveals-what-it-was-like-to-shoot-her-video-for-this-time-audio/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/08/10/pia-toscano-reveals-what-it-was-like-to-shoot-her-video-for-this-time-audio/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:01:16 +0000 Kelly Ballhorn http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=40855

(Photo: Getty Images)

About a month ago we world premiered former Idol contestant Pia Toscano’s first single ”This Time.” Yesterday she released the new video for the song where Pia’s rolling through the countryside in a classic convertible, frolicking on the beach, and to put it simply looking stunning. ‘This Time’ is the first single from Toscano’s debut album for Interscope, and she performed the song on “So You Think You Can Dance” last week.

Pia Toscano Career Timeline [VIDEO]

Pia described what it was like to be on her very first video shoot saying, “It was such a fun day, and I hadn’t been to the beach in the longest time. So, it felt so good to be able to get in the water, even though it was really cold, and I almost got caught by a a few waves. I had such a blast making this video and I really hope you guys enjoy watching it.”

Pia Toscano Wants To Be On Next Season Of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ [AUDIO]

We are pretty sure that Pia will get to shoot a lot more video’s throughout her career. However, Pia is currently busy touring with the 2011 American Idols Live Tour, which began in West Valley City, Utah on July 6, 2011 and will end in Manila, Philippines on September 20, 2011.



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Pia Toscano Career Timeline [VIDEO]

American Idol contestant Pia Toscano isn’t letting her early cut from the national television show effect her dreams. Rather, she’s utilizing the fans she gained during her short stint on the talent search to make a career for herself, and so far she’s heading in the right direction!

Pia Toscano In Studio [PHOTOS]

Originally from New York, Pia takes a break from the city in her new music video for her single “This Time.” Looking absolutely stunning, this pretty starlet sings an empowering song about breaking away from a past bad relationship. She takes her soulful tune from an idyllic sunlit countryside to the beach at sunset. Her beautiful song is reminiscent of a Beyonce ballad and goes perfectly with this serious but gorgeous music video. We’re really feeling Pia’s new video, are you? Tell us in the comments!

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“Best Thing I Never Had” the newest single from Beyonce off her fourth album, “4″. The song revolves around revenge and karma and the video has Beyonce donning sexy lingerie on her wedding day, reflecting on a an ex-flame as she prepare to marry the love of her life. The video was directed by Diane Martel. Beyonce also worked with Diane in 2006 for her “Listen” video. Diane, who has directed nearly 100 music video’s, has also directed video’s for artists including Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Britney Spears and more!

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Listen to Pia Toscano’s New Single ‘This Time’ [AUDIO]






Pia Toscano‘s new single, “This Time,” which she will be performing as part of her set during this Summer’s American Idol Live! Tour. The song is a journey of self discovery and pertains to my journey on American Idol to a relationship. ‘This Time’ is a pleasant surprise from Pia, and will not disappoint her fans who faithfully voted for her all throughout her stay on American Idol.

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American Idol Season 10 contestant, Pia Toscano‘s, recently visited to “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” and she was able to not only world premiere her new song, “This Time,” but we also discovered that she is a “food klutz.” Pia confesses to spilling food into her lap all the the time! To which her her boyfriend and “Dancing with The Stars” contender Mark Ballas emphatically agrees saying, “She makes a mess everywhere she goes! She’s like a food hurricane!”


WORLD PREMIERE: Listen To Pia Toscano’s New Single ‘This Time’ [AUDIO]

While Mark patiently waited for Pia during her recent interview, he confided that he does not even know if he is going to be returning to “Dancing with The Stars.” However he was able to confirm that Derek Hough will be joining the cast next season!

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Even though Pia's time on American Idol was cut short, her career has taken off with a record label, a new hit single "This Time", and has performed as various events including singling the National Anthem at the Memorial Day Concert , and performing "I'll Stand By You" on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars".

]]> Pia Toscano was predicted to be one of the finalist during season 10 of America Idol; however, in a shocking turn, she was the 5th person voted off of the show. Everyone was surprised after her elimination but Pia has said, “I go a lot on feeling and what’s in my gut. After my performance I felt something weird. I said to my parents, ‘I kind of feel like I’m going to be in the bottom three tomorrow.’ When it happened I kind of expected it.” Pia took her elimination as a turning point in her life, and her career is finally blossoming.

Even though Pia’s time on American Idol was cut short, her career has taken off. She has a record label, a new hit single “This Time”, and has performed as various events including singling the National Anthem at the Memorial Day Concert on May 29, 2011, and performing “I’ll Stand By You” on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”.

WORLD PREMIERE: Listen To Pia Toscano’s New Single ‘This Time’ [AUDIO]

Pia Toscano lights up the crowd in Washington D.C. May 29, 2011 at the Memorial Day Concert when she sang the National Anthem. She undenialbley has golden pipes, and her voice in downright amazing. Listen to Pia Toscano singing the National Anthem live and you’ll agree that her idol experience was cut way too short.

Audience members errupted when Pia Toscano took the stage on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” March 29, 2011 to sing “I’ll Stand By You.” The crowd went wild after her performance, and host Tom Bergeron said, “I got to ask you, from this side of the hallway, how did you get voted off?” Pia responded modestly with, “Everything happens for a reason, I’m in a good place now, and it’s all good.” Watch her full perfomance on “Dancing with the Stars” below.

Pia Toscano has vocals that many people dream of. Her career is definately not over after American Idol, and in fact, perhaps her elimination came at the perfect time for her to reach her full potential, and might I say, she is sure on her way to becomming a singing sensation.

What do you think of Pia Toscano post American Idol? Let us know by commenting below!

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]]> http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/07/11/pia-toscano-in-studio/feed/ 0 Pia Toscano’s Top Six Performances [VIDEO] http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/07/11/pia-toscanos-top-six-performances-video/ http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/07/11/pia-toscanos-top-six-performances-video/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:13:39 +0000 Devyn Howard http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=30517

When the gorgeous Pia Toscano was cut from the top 20 on American Idol, everyone was shocked. Not only is she gorgeous and stylish, but she is also out-of-this-world talented. Her classically beautiful voice is so versatile- from an eccentric Lady Gaga hit to a sweet folksy Ingrid Michaelson melody, Pia sounds amazing singing anything and everything! Fortunately for her audiences, Pia continues to pursue her dreams of becoming a renowned singer by posting past and current performances on YouTube.

6. Paparazzi
Her crystal clear voice adds a new dimension to the Gaga song Paparazzi, and her take on this hit is unlike any we’ve heard.

5. I’ll Stand By You
Pia’s powerful cover of this classic stole the judges hearts and is a true testament to her talent.

4. Grenade
During the Hollywood group auditions, Pia stood out when her threesome harmonized on their version of Bruno Mars‘ Grenade.

3. Rehab
While we’re sure Pia doesn’t take after the wild and defiant Amy Winehouse, we think her cover of the tune is competition for the original!

2. The Way I Am
This short and sweet song by Ingrid Michaelson is perfect for the pretty Pia!

1. Bleeding Love
This is by far one of Pia’s most stunning accomplishments. Her soulful take on the Leona Lewis song Bleeding Love is absolutely phenomenal!

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