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May 2008
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Mike Piazza retires, Brian Wilson returns, American Idol vs Lakers...
Former Dodgers catcher Mike Piazza retires. LAT Here's a traffic nightmare: Lakers series at Staples Center vs. "American Idol" finals at... more
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'American Idol': Two days left for iTunes downloads
If you still haven't gotten around to downloading your favorite "American Idol" performances on iTunes, you just might miss your chance... more
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The rules of country
| May 20, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesEXCEPTIONS, IT'S said, prove the rule, and whatever rules govern country music these days, the exceptions proved the liveliest part of the... more
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Jennifer Hudson to release debut album
May 19, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesThe singer-actress' first single, 'Spotlight,' produced by Ne-Yo, is expected out next month... more
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Jennifer Hudson to release debut album
May 19, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesThe singer-actress' first single, 'Spotlight,' produced by Ne-Yo, is expected out next month... more
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'American Idol' Taylor Hicks will join cast of Broadway's 'Grease'
| May 17, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesAnother "American Idol" is Broadway bound. Taylor Hicks, who took the "American Idol" title in Season 5 with the help of his "Soul Patrol... more
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'American Idol': Syesha Mercado faces the Idol Extra reaper
As soon as an "American Idol" contestant is eliminated, before he or she even has time to cry, scream or kiss their mother, JD Roberto appears... more
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Upfronts: A new and improved 'American Idol'?
When "American Idol" returns for its eighth season in January, it will still be a singing competition. But get ready for some significant... more
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Upfronts: No. 1 Fox announces its schedule
Fox, the "American Idol" network, announced its new schedule on Thursday of this upfronts week. The network comes from a position of strength... more
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Not that kind of singer-songwriter
| May 15, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesGavin DeGraw describes himself as a singer-songwriter but he says it with a sour expression. That's because these days that term evokes a... more
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American Idol Banter: Who are they really?
In the climactic moments of what should have been a thrill-inducing semi-final, the three most dutiful finalists ever to dominate "American... more
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At ABC, the fall season is déjà view
May 14, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesNEW YORK -- As expected, ABC President of Entertainment Steve McPherson announced a fall schedule Tuesday that will look a lot like it did... more
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American Idol Tracker: Miles Siggins, 'Idol's' fashion police
When “American Idol” sneezes, American culture catches pneumonia. Across the Internet, beside the water coolers, on magazine covers and morning... more
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Death Cab for Cutie's 'Narrow Stairs'; battle erupts on 'Lost'
May 11, 2008
From Los Angeles TimesDeath Cab for Cutie's new album, "Narrow Stairs," which Rolling Stone dubbed "strangely compelling" and MTV pronounced "unquestionably the... more
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American Idol Tracker: Idol journey ends for Jason Castro
The surprising and unlikely “American Idol” journey of Jason Castro ended Wednesday night in a week that saw nearly 51 million votes cast... more





