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January 2008
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'American Idol': A very thin line
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
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A low note on ratings for 'Idol'
| January 17, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesHave "American Idol's" ratings entered their over-the-hill, Elvis-in-Vegas phase? Fox's hit singing competition returned for its seventh... more
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Oh, the 'Idol' tryout humanity
| January 17, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesAnd 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
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A down note for 'Idol' ratings
Scott Collins/Channel Island Have "American Idol's" ratings entered their over-the-hill, Elvis-in-Vegas phase? Fox's hit singing competition... more
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'Idol' returns as most popular series, just not as popular
January 16, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesFox's "American Idol" returned as the nation's most popular TV series, but with 4 million fewer viewers than the 2007 season premiere. more
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'Idol' Return Draws 33.2 Million Viewers
From Billboard News - Daily | January 16, 2008Last night's (Jan. 15) return of "American Idol" drew 33.2 million viewers -- down from last year but still nothing to sneeze at. more
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Mariah, Paula, 'Idols' Join Jackson's 'Club'
From Billboard News - Daily | January 14, 2008Randy 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
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On the brighter side
| January 13, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesAT midseason, the network television landscape sits still and silent like the corpse-strewn no-man's land of an abandoned battlefield. After... more
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Ad buyers hooked on 'Idol' too
| January 13, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesTelevision's reigning champion, "American Idol," returns this week and the talent contest is expected to be more popular -- and profitable... more
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'Idol' still a winner
January 13, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesEVERY 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
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Sir Simon speaks
“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
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Sir Simon speaks
“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
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VH1 puts reality TV into rehab
| January 9, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesBrigitte 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




