American Idol (2002 - 2009)

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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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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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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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Paula Abdul’s obsessed fan stalked her for nearly 17 years before her tragic death outside the star’s Sherman Oaks home.
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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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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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