Sanjaya Malakar - Life After Idol

Proving There Is Life After 'Idol'

A finalist on the sixth season of " American Idol," Sanjaya Malakar gained national attention when overwhelming "fanjaya" support moved him to seventh place in the singing showdown, despite judges' criticism of his singing.

Best known for his outlandish hairstyles, including the faux Mohawk, and penchant for Stevie Wonder songs, the now 18-year-old Malakar may not have won the competition but parlayed his "hairfamous" persona and his talent into a "life after 'Idol'" career. Scheduled to stop by Mohegan Sun Tuesday to perform and sign a new book, called "Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul," at The Shops concourse, Sanjaya agreed to Spill the Beans from his home in Seattle.

Q:Girlfriend?

A: Ummmm, yes. She is supportive and understands that I am not always going to be in the same state as her. She stands behind me. She is in school and when she finishes we'll see where it goes.

Q:What is something no one knows about you?

A: That is a hard question. I go online now and find things out about me that I didn't know. I do have a guinea pig whose name is Miss McGillicuddy. And I just got an apartment in New York City.

New York??? Where? Where? Tolen!!!