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'''Mikalah Analise Gordon''' (born January 14, 1988) is an American singer and eleventh-place finalist on the ] of '']''. She was the second finalist eliminated on March 25, 2005. '''Mikalah Analise Gordon''' (born January 14, 1988) is an American singer and eleventh-place finalist on the ] of '']''. She was the second finalist eliminated on March 25, 2005.


==Early life== ==Early life==
Gordon was born in ], the same city as her ''American Idol'' audition. Her mother, Victoria Cavaricci, is ], and her father, Rocky Gordon, is ] and ]ish.<ref name=php> {{wayback|url=http://mikalah-gordon.org/mikalah/facts.php |date=20080820220818 }}</ref><ref></ref> Gordon was raised ]<ref name=php/> and attended St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic School from 3rd to 8th grade. During her formative years Gordon regularly performed on stage with her father, a jazz musician who mentored his daughter, attempting to improve her versatility. Before ''Idol'', she was with the Helen Joy Young Entertainers, sang at the ], and worked at an ]. Gordon was born in ], the same city as her ''American Idol'' audition. Her mother, Victoria Cavaricci, is ], and her father, Rocky Gordon, is ] and ]ish.<ref name="php"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080820220818/http://mikalah-gordon.org/mikalah/facts.php|date=August 20, 2008}}</ref><ref> {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120701173859/http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2008/07/say-what-you-will-about.html |date=2012-07-01 }}</ref> Gordon was raised ]<ref name=php/> and attended St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic School from 3rd to 8th grade. During her formative years Gordon regularly performed on stage with her father, a jazz musician who mentored his daughter, attempting to improve her versatility. Before ''Idol'', she was with the Helen Joy Young Entertainers, sang at the ], and worked at an ].


==''American Idol''== ==''American Idol''==
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==Post ''American Idol'' career== ==Post ''American Idol'' career==
Mikalah Gordon returned to ''American Idol'' as a host for the pre-show on the fourth season finale of ''American Idol'', sang during the beginning medley of ]' songs and another song with finalist ] and ]. Mikalah Gordon returned to ''American Idol'' as a host for the pre-show on the fourth-season finale of ''American Idol'', sang during the beginning medley of ]' songs and another song with finalist ] and ].

Gordon is often compared to actress ] and ]. She signed a development deal with ]


Gordon landed a guest-starring role on Fran Drescher's new sitcom, '']''. She played Fran's cousin Brianna, a ] singer. Following an appearance on the February 24, 2006 episode of '']'', ] hired her as a Tyra Show correspondent. Gordon landed a guest-starring role on Fran Drescher's new sitcom, '']''. She played Fran's cousin Brianna, a ] singer. Following an appearance on the February 24, 2006 episode of '']'', ] hired her as a Tyra Show correspondent.
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She was a contestant on '']'' 2, on ]. During the show, she wrote a song called "You're Ugly When You're Drunk" which she performed in the finale. She was a contestant on '']'' 2, on ]. During the show, she wrote a song called "You're Ugly When You're Drunk" which she performed in the finale.


Gordon can now be seen in multiple venues throughout the Los Angeles area weekly, performing standup comedy and singing.<ref>http://mikalahgordon.com/mikalah-gordon/</ref> Gordon can now be seen in multiple venues throughout the Los Angeles area weekly, performing standup comedy and singing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mikalahgordon.com/mikalah-gordon/|title = Bio}}</ref>

Gordon released her first single, "Honey," on July 23, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/25U9mriu2SjIRw7Rx2iiiv|title = Spotify| website=] }}</ref>

Gordon performed in residency at Rose Rabbit Lie, a night club located inside the ] until 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vegaslegalmagazine.com/rose-rabbit-lie/|title = Las Vegas Legal Magazine| date=December 8, 2016 }}</ref>


As of April 2023, Gordon hosts the "Totally Weird and Funny Videos" show on ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cwtvpr.com/the-cw/shows/totally-weird-and-funny/about/|title = CW Press Release}}</ref>
Gordon released her first single, "Honey," on July 23, 2013.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}}


Gordon has created a weekly podcast called ''So Funny It Hurts.'' Where she interviews comedians about the trauma and mental health journey that has helped shape them today. Guests have included ], ] and, ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/video/2023/05/02/local-entertainer-mikalah-gordon-launches-podcast/|title = Fox 5 Las Vegas| date=May 2, 2023}}</ref>
Gordon currently performs in residency at Rose Rabbit Lie, a high-profile night club located inside The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino


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==External links== ==External links==
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Mikalah Gordon
Background information
Birth nameMikalah Analise Gordon
Born (1988-01-14) January 14, 1988 (age 36)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, television personality
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–present
Websitewww.mikalahgordon.com
Musical artist

Mikalah Analise Gordon (born January 14, 1988) is an American singer and eleventh-place finalist on the fourth season of American Idol. She was the second finalist eliminated on March 25, 2005.

Early life

Gordon was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, the same city as her American Idol audition. Her mother, Victoria Cavaricci, is Italian American, and her father, Rocky Gordon, is Italian and Jewish. Gordon was raised Catholic and attended St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic School from 3rd to 8th grade. During her formative years Gordon regularly performed on stage with her father, a jazz musician who mentored his daughter, attempting to improve her versatility. Before Idol, she was with the Helen Joy Young Entertainers, sang at the White House, and worked at an oxygen bar.

American Idol

Gordon was eliminated during "Billboard #1 Hits" week, on the March 24 show. This was also the week when the show mixed up the voting numbers for three of the Top 11 contestants, Anwar Robinson, Jessica Sierra and Gordon herself. Her last song on the show was a rendition of "Love Will Lead You Back" by Taylor Dayne.

Week # Song Original artist Result
Top 24 Young Hearts Run Free Candi Staton Safe
Top 20 God Bless the Child Billie Holiday Safe
Top 16 Somewhere Cast of West Side Story Safe
Top 12 Son of a Preacher Man Dusty Springfield Bottom 2
Top 11 Love Will Lead You Back Taylor Dayne Eliminated

Post American Idol career

Mikalah Gordon returned to American Idol as a host for the pre-show on the fourth-season finale of American Idol, sang during the beginning medley of The Beach Boys' songs and another song with finalist Lindsey Cardinale and Babyface.

Gordon landed a guest-starring role on Fran Drescher's new sitcom, Living with Fran. She played Fran's cousin Brianna, a Broadway singer. Following an appearance on the February 24, 2006 episode of The Tyra Banks Show, Tyra Banks hired her as a Tyra Show correspondent.

Mikalah was a Co-Host of American Idol Extra for the first 2 seasons. The show gives a behind the scenes look at American Idol after the taping each week.

Mikalah appeared on NBC's Identity on April 6, 2007. She posed as an "American Idol Finalist."

Mikalah played Lila Lee, a country singer on a USO tour in Iraq under the watch of The Unit, CBS's military drama, episode "M.P.s" on October 30, 2007. She was at the American Idol season finale visiting David Cook's hometown, cheering and talking to the crowd in 2008 and performed the same activities in Kris Allen's hometown in 2009.

Gordon currently lives in Los Angeles, California.

She was a contestant on Gone Country 2, on CMT. During the show, she wrote a song called "You're Ugly When You're Drunk" which she performed in the finale.

Gordon can now be seen in multiple venues throughout the Los Angeles area weekly, performing standup comedy and singing.

Gordon released her first single, "Honey," on July 23, 2013.

Gordon performed in residency at Rose Rabbit Lie, a night club located inside the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas until 2018.

As of April 2023, Gordon hosts the "Totally Weird and Funny Videos" show on the CW.

Gordon has created a weekly podcast called So Funny It Hurts. Where she interviews comedians about the trauma and mental health journey that has helped shape them today. Guests have included Perez Hilton, Michael Yo and, Jamie Kennedy.

References

  1. ^ Archived August 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Country Goes D-List - Roger Catlin | TV Eye Archived 2012-07-01 at archive.today
  3. "Bio".
  4. "Spotify". Spotify.
  5. "Las Vegas Legal Magazine". December 8, 2016.
  6. "CW Press Release".
  7. "Fox 5 Las Vegas". May 2, 2023.

External links

American Idol season 4
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