American Idol (2002 - 2008)

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This singer's career only continues to improve.
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It was a duet with Jordin Sparks from their upcoming film, 'Sparkle.'
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These '70s classics will always be 'Stayin Alive.'
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From 'Idol' to 'DWTS', this singer has made her mark.
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Here's a mathematical formula for when shows should get the axe.
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The bandmates were none to pleased with Lady Marmalade singer.
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What do you do when you never watch a popular program?
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This is his first little girl, but not is only child.
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In honor of Sunday night's 'Game of Thrones' shocker!
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The X-Factor grouch comes out as straight.
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These tips will help you stand your best chance of being crowned No. 1.
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The TV legend is bound to receive a slew of praise.
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There will be no replicating this one of a kind.
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Gotye's ubiquitous smash hit is driving us crazy.
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Eight examples of when reality TV hurts.
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We're living in the golden age of the b***ch, and I couldn't be happier.
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These lovebirds get themselves all tied up.
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The duo make up quite the musical powerhouse.
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Hollywood.com gets the scoop on Casey Abrams, her album and more!
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Will 'The Voice' lose its Monday night crown to 'Dancing?'
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The "American Idol" judge shares how her ex helped her believe in herself.
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Whitney's songs are the biggest challenge for any contestant. 
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The network enters the very crowded field with 'The Star Next Door.'
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Even if you're not an 'Idol' fan.
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The music-industry do-it-all recently helped 'Elle' magazine conduct an interesting experiment.
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Because choosing a favorite wasn't hard enough as it was.
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And Jennifer is adorably mortified. 
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We've got some advice for Fox's beleaguered show.
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The 'American Idol' judge flubs lyrics and gets pitchy.
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It really might be the "City of Champions."
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Could we have found the winner in Savannah?
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'So You Think You Can Dance' Results show gets the axe, but should others get it too?
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"You have got to be kidding me." What? We just wanted to quote Simon.
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Where did Pitt get that much shrink wrap?
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Shows also in the works for Alice Cooper, among others.
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He wrote hits like "Chapel of Love" and "There Goes My Baby."
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Rihanna and Beyonce to follow suit?
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Either that or this is the craziest game of hardball ever.
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This might not be Rupert Murdoch's No. 1 concern right now, though.
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I hear Lou Reed is looking for something to do.
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Yo, Randy's IN IT TO WIN IT, y'all!
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Lopez may play mother-to-be in ensemble comedy
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Ryan Murphy adds some fresh faces to improve the show.
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The pop star is considering other pursuits.
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Networks are rolling out new shows filled with familiar faces.
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She also confirms that Scotty McCreery ain't her boyfriend.
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Right, because Nicole Scherzinger is such a knowledgeable singer.
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Plus, performances from Jack Black, Carrie Underwood and Lady Gaga.
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On this, the day of the finale.
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And one contestant almost didn't make it to the stage.
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Hint: one little lady went on home.
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Could we have an all-girl finale?
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I'm just as surprised as you are.
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Guess who sings 'Don't Stop Believing.' Hint: Of course he does.
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Get ready to roll your eyes...a lot.
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We saw it coming, but it wasn't easy to watch.
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But it's totally different, guys.
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You know, the lady who does the 'Gilmore Girls' theme song.
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It would be called 'Que Viva'
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And Casey steals a kiss from Jennifer Lopez.
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At least not until after the Idol tour.
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Pia finally sings something upbeat and Paul surprises us.
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That's right, Casey is safe! Good job, America.
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But not even a flaming piano could save some of these performances.
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At least she says so; but she also thought tuna was chicken.
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America spoke, but the judges disagreed.
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Motown shows us the sweet spot for Jacob and Paul.
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But one judge was hoping she'd get to stay.
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Yep, Casey sang a NIRVANA song on Idol. Blows your mind, doesn't it?
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But not before singing for one last chance to stay.
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One of these folks is not like the others -- in a very good way.
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So, we get to go into tonight's episode with predetermined opinions?
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I think we've got a few good women on our hands.
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How are so many of them this good?
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The taping for next week is tonight, and he'll be there! Whew.
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We count down the finalists.
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Cut, cut, cut, cutting it down to the top 24.
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People whose names we can actually remember were sent home. It's getting tough.
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First Debra Messing, now the 'Idol' reject.
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The contestants endure the swift but painful sudden death round.
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The last round of auditions went down in San Fransisco.
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The crazies come out when Idol stops in L.A.
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Idol takes the search to Austin, Texas.
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What? Nobody's pregnant today? That can't be right.
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The judges head to New Orleans to find a few good voices.
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New judges, different style, same ridiculousness.
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We recommend a few tunes to make for a memorable performance or two.
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Who we're hoping to see rock the small screen this year.
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The contestants will get a party house. Okay, but will there be a classy stripper pole?
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The former American Idol judge looks to continue developing young music talent on TV.
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All Seacrest, all the time. R-U-N.
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It'll be about a Los Angeles family who has three Latina nannies working for them.
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The world returns to normal following weeks of anticipation.
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The loud billionaire joins as guest "shark" for the ABC program.
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The American Idol star is in hot water after a photographer told Miami police about the alleged attack.
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Ryan Murphy teams with '24' executive producer to bring a new psychiatrist drama to Fox.
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Scrounge up that password you haven't used since 2005 and get your webcam ready, it's time to audition for American Idol.
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Jennifer Lopez lands a $12 million deal on American Idol after her other demands were denied.
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This week, we boldly cook what few chefs have cooked before - space food!
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Seven awards-show hosts we'll never forget ... for better or worse.
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Fox and Conan O'Brien have resumed talks about a potential late-night talk show while O'Brien has also been approached to take part in Fox's "Idol Gives Back" special April 21.
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'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest essentially gave millions of viewers a reason to not come back “after the break” during Wednesday’s elimination show -- because he’d already revealed the results!
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Former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul is reportedly in talks to rival Simon Cowell's hit talent shows by bringing back 1980s TV contest 'Star Search.'
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Now that Ellen and Kara are out, who'll take their places on the panel?
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Just as 'American Idol' searches for a replacement for Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres has announced she is leaving the show after only one season.
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The search to replace Simon Cowell for the 10th season of 'American Idol' is heating up, and one possibility could now be singer Chris Isaak, who has met twice with the network.
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The Emmy Nominations Are Here
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What to watch on TV this week
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Ellen DeGeneres starts recording label, takes internet sensation Greyson Chance as first artist.
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A video collection of Simon at his worst.
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Following the stir she helped propel when sixth grader Greyson Chance appeared on her show, Ellen DeGeneres has signed the YouTube wunderkind as the first artist on a record label she is creating.
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Paula Abdul is once again being fitted for judges’ robes.
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EW.com is reporting that although the rumors have begun – and will continue – to fly, Simon Cowell’s 'American Idol' replacement won’t be named until after the season 9 finale.
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Last season’s 'American Idol' runner-up, Adam Lambert, has been confirmed as next week’s mentor.
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'American Idol' producers were left scrambling to stage the singing contest on Tuesday after one contestant was hospitalized.
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Shock jock Howard Stern is the latest big name rumored to be in the running to take over for Simon Cowell on 'American Idol.'
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Actor/singer Jamie Foxx has shot down rumors that he will take Simon Cowell's place on 'American Idol' next year.
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Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly told reporters on Monday, "We're kind of digesting it the same way you are. We are a little bit just in sort of the 'wowee' mode right now."
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Simon Cowell has announced that he's quitting talent show 'American Idol' when the new season ends in May.
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With or without Simon Cowell, Fox is near a deal to order more seasons of 'American Idol.'
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'Mad Men' and '30 Rock' are all set to repeat as TV winners at the Producers Guild Awards in 2010.
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For the first time in Fox's history, the network is projected to win the November sweeps -- and win big.
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Pop sensation Taylor Swift stole the show at the American Music Awards on Sunday night, scooping five AMAs.
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Music mogul Simon Cowell is the richest man on TV -- he has earned a massive $75 million in the last year.
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The bad boy of British cooking -- and U.S. cooking shows -- is bringing an iconic UK staple to American TV.
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Newly appointed 'American Idol' judge Ellen DeGeneres has taken a swipe at her critics -- insisting she'll be a "great" addition to the hit talent contest.
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See who won -- and lost -- at Sunday night's big ceremony!
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Jennifer Aniston faced her 'American Idol' nightmare on daytime TV on Wednesday when the TV talent show's new judge forced her to sing.
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Paula Abdul has given her 'American Idol' replacement the thumbs-up, insisting Ellen DeGeneres will be "wildly funny" as a talent-show judge.
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'American Idol' has found a replacement for Paula Abdul: beloved funnywoman Ellen DeGeneres.
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Simon Cowell has roped in a bizarre choice of celebrity judge on 'American Idol': TV actor Neil Patrick Harris.
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Paula Abdul has scored her first TV deal since quitting the 'American Idol' judging panel -- the star is set to host an upcoming special about the world's biggest female singers.
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Joe Jonas has been added to the 'American Idol' celebrity judging carousel.
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Country queen Shania Twain has joined the growing cast of celebrity guest judges on 'American Idol' following Paula Abdul's departure from the show.
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Victoria Beckham has signed up for more 'American Idol,' taking a seat on the judging panel for another round of the TV talent show.
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TV offers have continued to pour in for Paula Abdul following her controversial departure from 'American Idol' -- network bosses have asked her to judge or participate in 'Dancing with the Stars.'
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'American Idol' bosses will look for a permanent fourth judge to join the show by January, following Paula Abdul's departure earlier this week.
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Paula Abdul is set to swap singing for dancing -- the former 'American Idol' judge is eyeing a role on rival reality TV show 'So You Think You Can Dance,' because choreography is her first love.
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'American Idol' fans -- and Ryan Seacrest, apparently -- got caught in a hit-and-run Twitter storm last night when Paula Abdul announced that she won't be returning to the show after a protracted period of negotiations.
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'American Idol' star Paula Abdul has been offered a seat on the judging panel of another TV talent contest -- 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
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Simon Cowell is adamant that Paula Abdul will stay on the judging panel of hit show 'American Idol' -- he's told bosses he wants her contract to be renewed.
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The nominations for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are in. The ceremony will air Sunday, Sept. 20, at 8/7c on CBS.
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Paula Abdul is set for a move away from the judging panel on 'American Idol,' after the talent show's bosses failed to offer her a new deal.
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Legendary filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are the biggest male earners in Hollywood, according to a new study by 'Forbes' magazine.
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Singer Adam Lambert was targeted by antigay demonstrators outside an 'American Idol' concert in San Jose, California, on Sunday.
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As Comic-Con continues its light-speed morph into a not-to-be-missed event for the industry, studios and networks plan to promote more TV shows than ever before at next month's conference.
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Lindsay Lohan is teaming up with TV personality Ryan Seacrest for a big-money show -- they will give a lucky contestant $1 million to turn their life around.
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Following a story in 'The New York Times' earlier this week that suggested AT&T may have swayed the results of 'American Idol,' Fox Broadcasting and the show's producers yesterday said that they were "absolutely certain" that voting was not unfairly influenced by free text-messaging services offered to fans of winner Kris Allen.
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Reality TV boss Nigel Lythgoe has apologized to gay-rights activists over his comments on talent contest 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
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TV big shot Nigel Lythgoe has come under fire from gay-rights activists -- over his comments on talent contest 'So You Think You Can Dance.'
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Music mogul Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend has spoken out about her attack at the 'American Idol' finale on Tuesday night.
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Music legends Queen, Lionel Richie, Kiss and Rod Stewart took to the 'American Idol' stage on Wednesday as college student Kris Allen was crowned the season's winner in a shocking result.
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Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour is recovering after she was allegedly attacked by a crazed fan of the music mogul in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
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Simon Cowell and Kara DioGuardi will both return for another season of 'American Idol' -- the music mogul has come to terms with the show's new judge after an "awkward" start.
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American Idol producers convinced reluctant rocker Slash to mentor contestants on the TV singing competition by handing over complete control of their upcoming rock-themed week.
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American Idol champ David Cook is mourning the loss of his older brother Adam, who died from a brain tumor in the early hours of Sunday.
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Paula Abdul has hit back at rumors that she will be ousted from American Idol to make way for new judge Kara DioGuardi -- insisting she is staying on the show.
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Britney Spears' manager Adam Leber has blasted American Idol host Ryan Seacrest for sparking a rumor that the pop superstar is pregnant.
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Simon Cowell has vowed to quit the judging panel on American Idol if the hit show slips from the top spot in the TV ratings.
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British TV talent guru Simon Cowell is set to quit as a judge on American Idol -- to trim down his relentless work schedule.
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Carrie Underwood was the toast of the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night -- with the former American Idol champion landing the most coveted award of the night.
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We grade Tuesday night’s performances -- only partly influenced by the judges.
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This whole wild card scenario on American Idol is really mixing things up -- in a good way.
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Kelly Clarkson’s album doesn’t drop until March 10, but fans can get a taste for ‘All I Ever Wanted’ early thanks to MTV. The site is debuting her full song list including “Cry,” “Ready” and “Long Shot” on their column “The Leak.”
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Paula Abdul has hit out at producers of 'American Idol' insisting the recent addition of fourth judge Kara DioGuardi "doesn't work."
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Joanna Pacitti’s 'American Idol' dreams were cut short last night, when the show issued a press release stating, "It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition.”
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Life couldn’t be sweeter for Kara Dioguardi. Not only is she a new judge on 'American Idol' but she just got engaged to her love of a year-and-a-half Mike McCuddy.
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The Fox hit talent contest’s eighth season, which premieres on Jan. 13-14 from 8-10 p.m. EST, is doing just that. It will now include a return to "wild card" finalists picked by the show's judges as well as less airtime for memorably bad auditions, according to The Associated Press.
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Fox announced its midseason lineup on Thursday, including the date for American Idol’s season 8 premiere (finally!): Jan. 13, just one night after 24’s two-night, four-hour premiere wraps up.
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Clay Aiken's decision to 'come out' to People magazine has thrilled the nation's leading gay rights organization.
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Tina Fey stole the show at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, receiving top honors on Sunday's, September 21, event for her hit series 30 Rock.
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The nominations are in! See which of your favorite shows got love from Emmy voters--and which didn't.
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The American Idol winner slammed Russell Brand at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 7, after he mocked the Jonas Brothers for their
no-sex-before-marriage vow.
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Paula Abdul has dismissed reports of a feud with fellow American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, insisting the new recruit is like a "sister".
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Labor Day is a dumping ground for bad movies, but this year seems more toxic than usual. Three of the four new wide releases--Babylon A.D. (Fox), Disaster Movie (Lionsgate) and College (MGM)--were not screened for critics, while Traitor, the Don Cheadle thriller from Overture, has managed just a 54 percent Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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I am putting my money on a third consecutive weekend win for Tropic Thunder (Dreamworks/Paramount) with another excellent hold.
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New American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi was so surprised to be offered the job that she nearly fell off her chair.
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When aspiring pop stars take to the stage for the next season of American Idol, they will be facing more “constructive” criticism than ever: Fox announced on Monday that a fourth judge would be added to the panel.
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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been tapped to take over Dick Clark's annual New Year's Eve special after TV network bosses added his name to the time-honored show.
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This year's Emmy Awards are set for a dose of reality: The hosts of America's top game shows and contests will oversee the event.
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George Clooney is Hollywood's top bachelor, according to a new TV poll.
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Hollywood writers have launched a protest against talent show American Idol--accusing TV bosses of underpaying workers.
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Former American Idol contender Paris Bennett is expecting her first child, her representative has confirmed.
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Former American Idol champion Ruben Studdard has married his fiancée Surata Zuri McCAants.
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Blake Lewis has become the latest former American Idol star to get dropped by his record label.
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Britney Spears' brother Bryan and ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake have landed at the top of a new list of sexy single men.
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Music mogul Simon Cowell is set to launch a global version of his America's Got Talent show.
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Singer Clay Aiken is having a baby with his best friend, music producer Jaymes Foster.
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American Idol winner David Cook will break pop chart records in the U.S. on Thursday when 11 of his songs debut on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Filmmaker Brett Ratner is planning to make a string of video-game-inspired movies, after signing a deal with developer Activision.
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Former American Idol contestant Luke Menard has been diagnosed with cancer.
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Country singer Kenny Chesney reigned supreme at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday--winning entertainer of the year for the fourth consecutive time.
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American Idol winner Taylor Hicks will join the Broadway production of Grease next month for a three-month stint as the Teen Angel.
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American Idol judge Paula Abdul has fiercely denied she was drunk when she made an embarrassing blunder on the hit reality TV show on Tuesday.

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