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April 2008
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Is 'American Idol' looking to eliminate Ryan Seacrest?
Could dumping Ryan Seacrest help "American Idol" saggy ratings? That's what the folks at Fox may be wondering, a source close to the show... more
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Can 'American Idol' switch Emmy categories to win?
Ever since the Emmy Award for best reality-competition program was created, "The Amazing Race" has zoomed past all rivals, including two of... more
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Last words: Fallen Idol Carly says a chipper farewell
“Hiya!” exclaimed recently axed “American Idol” contestant Carly Smithson in a conference call with the media this morning. During her exit... more
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American Idol Tracker: Titans of song battle Andrew Lloyd Webber
Since the cornerstones of the Idoldome were set, it has been written that one day, six singers must pass this way before the show could fulfill... more
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'Idol' votes no on tallies
| April 23, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesIT'S a bigger mystery than who cuts Simon Cowell's hair: Why aren't "American Idol's" complete voting results ever released? Viewers discover... more
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Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes up Idols
| April 22, 2008 From Los Angeles TimesGod of theater though he may be, a day of rehearsing with the six remaining contestants on "American Idol" left Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber ready... more
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American Idol Tracker: Andrew Lloyd Webber forsees big night for...
God of theater though he may be, a day of rehearsing with the six remaining contestants on "American Idol" left Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber ready... more
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‘American Idol’: Advice to the famous overnight
Competing on “American Idol” has its benefits, like becoming famous overnight, but it also has its drawbacks, like -– well -– becoming famous... more
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President Bush looks to support a 'Deal'
He saw his three wannabe successors on 'American Idol,' so... more
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Vocal problems for Jordin Sparks
April 21, 2008 From Los Angeles TimesVocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys ' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the... more
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Sorry, dawg, just not feelin' it
| April 21, 2008 From Los Angeles TimesMAYBE it's not as shocking as, say, Aussie heartthrob Michael Johns getting voted off the show. But the news still surprises: "American Idol... more
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Is 'American Idol' still Emmy's biggest loser?
Last year "American Idol" finally won its first Emmy, which thus, presumably, buried the threat of America's most successful TV show reigning... more
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Last words: Fallen Idol Kristy Lee Cook says goodbye
“It was definitely a shock for me to go home,” said recently axed "American Idol" contestant Kristy Lee Cook, in a conference call with the... more
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Life after 'Idol': Michael Johns sits down with 'Idol Tonight'
Competing on "American Idol" is great and all, but the fun really starts once you get the boot. "Idol" finalists have gone on to score television... more
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'American Idol': The last dance of Kristy Lee Cook
A persistent theme of this column has been the subtle and shameless brilliance of the staging of "American Idol’s" results nights. As previously... more
