Every day in the news we're hearing how rampant violence is in our communities, both here in America and around the world. I believe that the establishement of a United States Department of Peace can greatly help alleviate the many problems that we hear about on a daily basis. Our children deserve so much better. It is our job right here and now to build a better world. By establishing a US Department of Peace we are doing just that. Please get involved ... It's up to us to be the change that we wish for and the time is now to co-create it.

The producers felt that 24 would be good for the audience, to really get to know who these 12 and 12 are.

Your talent is your art. It is not to be taken for granted.

America fell in love with the innocence of a kid who just was honest, saying, I did the best I could, and I had no formal training.

Idol has pretty much taken me out of my recording and out of my choreography. I have managed to slip in some choreography jobs. And I've been writing songs for other artists.

I have been working up until recently with Neil Simon, who has been adapting the character to me.

I will never forget my humble beginnings as a Laker Girl. It was probably one of the most fun jobs I ever had.