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January 2008

  • 'American Idol': A very thin line

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    Each season of "American Idol" asks our nation not just to choose our champion, but to decide what kind of people we are. What makes us, American... more

  • A low note on ratings for 'Idol'

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    Have "American Idol's" ratings entered their over-the-hill, Elvis-in-Vegas phase? Fox's hit singing competition returned for its seventh... more

  • Oh, the 'Idol' tryout humanity

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    And so, again, out of many (very, very many) will come one. In these days of modern entertainment, with all our special effects and fancy... more

  • A down note for 'Idol' ratings

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    Scott Collins/Channel Island Have "American Idol's" ratings entered their over-the-hill, Elvis-in-Vegas phase? Fox's hit singing competition... more

  • 'Idol' returns as most popular series, just not as popular

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    Fox's "American Idol" returned as the nation's most popular TV series, but with 4 million fewer viewers than the 2007 season premiere. more

  • 'Idol' Return Draws 33.2 Million Viewers

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    Last night's (Jan. 15) return of "American Idol" drew 33.2 million viewers -- down from last year but still nothing to sneeze at. more

  • Mariah, Paula, 'Idols' Join Jackson's 'Club'

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    Randy Jackson has a busy first quarter ahead of him. Not only will the musician/producer be returning to the stage this week as a judge on... more

  • On the brighter side

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    AT midseason, the network television landscape sits still and silent like the corpse-strewn no-man's land of an abandoned battlefield. After... more

  • Ad buyers hooked on 'Idol' too

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    Television's reigning champion, "American Idol," returns this week and the talent contest is expected to be more popular -- and profitable... more

  • 'Idol' still a winner

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    EVERY year is an election year when it comes to On Tuesday, Fox once again cranks up the star-making machine, with a two-night, four-hour... more

  • Sir Simon speaks

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    “American Idol” mania begins in six days. Sir Simon Cowell, the reality judge Americans most love and hate, took time out of his busy schedule... more

  • Sir Simon speaks

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    “American Idol” mania begins in six days. Sir Simon Cowell, the reality judge Americans most love and hate, took time out of his busy schedule... more

  • VH1 puts reality TV into rehab

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    Brigitte Nielsen, who has made a second career out of third and fourth careers, puts it this way: "People who don't have a heart are going... more