Who is Alexz Johnson and why was she trending on Twitter? — LA Times
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Who is Alexz Johnson and why was she trending on Twitter?
March 22, 2011 | 6:45 pm
Alexz Johnson took Twitter’s top searches by storm Tuesday when she shared a video of her playing her new single “Thief” featuring Jimmy Robbins.
The pair played guitar together as Johnson sang in the black-and-white video uploaded to YouTube, giving 13-year-old Rebecca Black, that recent polarizing YouTube sensation, a run for her money.
“Alexz Johnson still trending!! Crazy!!!!!!,” Johnson tweeted with a photo of the popular topics.
Besides topping the Twitter searches, fans petitioned for the singer to get a verified account on the microblogging site.
The 24-year-old singer-actress garnered love from celebrity fans including Nelly Furtado and Demi Lovato, who tweeted their love to the singer.
“Alexz Johnson is trending.. Pretty cool. She’s the reason I picked up the guitar and started writing songs,” the “Sonny with a Chance” star wrote.
“So excited! Just found out BRAND NEW #Alexz Johnson single, “LOOK AT THOSE EYES” comes out early-this tuesday on i-tunes! Don’t sleep!” Furtado tweeted.
Johnson, who has appeared in “Final Destination 3” and “Smallville,” is best known for her short stint on “Instant Star,” a Canadian television show where she played an “American Idol”-like contest winner only to learn that fame came at an unsavory price.
Her newest album “Reloaded” will be available April 26.
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