Brooklyn resident and Puerto Rican native gets shot at being the next American Idol
BY JAIME DEJESUS
The third time's the charm.
Bedford-Stuyvesant resident and Puerto Rican native Gilberto Rivera has always dreamed of singing in front of large crowds. He got that opportunity as millions watched the popular singing competition show “American Idol” on Sunday, March 15 and received the coveted golden ticket to go advance to the Hollywood stage of the show in front of judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Katy Perry.