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August 2008
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38 Million View Obama's Speech; Highest-Rated Convention In History...
From The Caucus | August 29, 2008The audience estimate of 38.3 million means that Mr. Obama's speech reached more viewers than the Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, the... more
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He Beat The Oscars
From The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan | August 29, 200838 million viewers watched Obama's speech: Nielsen Media Research said more people watched Obama speak than watched the Olympics opening ceremony... more
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The Generic Convention Speech
From The Corner | August 29, 2008If you need a break from the morning-long stress test, have a look at David Brooks's take on a generic Democratic convention speech. A taste... more
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Hey, Ruben Studdard: Even American Idols have to pay Uncle Sam
Apparently "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard doesn't feel like he needs to pay his taxes. And the IRS is not happy. He owes more than... more
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Paula Abdul ‘Ecstatic’ About Kara DioGuardi Coming To ‘Idol’
From Access Hollywood | August 26, 2008The “American Idol” judges met their newest member on Tuesday at the New York City tryouts, and Access Hollywood was on the scene as Simon... more
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'Idol' worship continues in 'Grease'
From Variety | August 26, 2008Legit News: Young to play Kenickie after Hicks exits -- Just as one ``American Idol'' alum leaves the Broadway revival of ``Grease,'' another... more
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Ed Martin: American Idol to Add Fourth Judge! Susan Lucci to Appear...
From Huffington Post | August 26, 2008Fox this morning announced the addition of a fourth judge on the upcoming eighth season of American Idol, while ABC revealed the names of... more
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New 'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi Promises She'll 'Say It...
From MTV News | August 26, 2008Songwriter joins Simon, Paula and Randy for New York auditions Tuesday.By Chris Harris Kara DioGuardi Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty... more
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Paula Abdul Changes Her Tune, Says 'It's About Time Another Girl...
From MTV News | August 26, 2008Abdul said Monday she was 'concerned' about new judge Kara DioGuardi.By Jocelyn Vena Paula Abdul Photo: Jason Merritt/FilmMagic... more
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Ferrera to A&R gig at U Music
From Variety | August 26, 2008Music News: Ex-Shakespears Sister member joins roster -- Stephen Ferrera, who was instrumental in bringing the "American Idol" franchise to... more
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Should new 'American Idol' host Kara DioGuardi be eligible for an...
With references all over the Web to Kara DioGuardi as the new "Grammy-nominated" host of "American Idol," surely you're wondering: What was... more
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Barack Obama asks Jennifer Hudson to sing the National Anthem
Barack Obama has asked "American Idol" contestant and Oscar-winning "Dreamgrls" actress Jennifer Hudson to sing at the Democratic National... more
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Kara DioGuardi: Getting to know the new 'American Idol' judge
During a conference call with the media this afternoon, newly added “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi got a barrage of logistical questions... more
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Access Exclusive: Obama Asks Jennifer Hudson To Sing National Anthem...
From Access Hollywood | August 25, 2008“American Idol” contestant and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will sing at the Democratic National Convention at the request of Barack Obama... more
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‘American Idol’ Adds Fourth Judge, Possibly to Avoid Remaking Mistakes...
From NY Mag - Culture Vulture | August 25, 2008Photo: Getty Images In the wake of conspicuously toupeed grunge fanatic David Cook's baffling victory at a recent finale, American Idol has... more
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