Stories tagged with "American Idol"

Meet the Teacher: Katy Dow by indystar

Grade/subject at what school: Math, Pike High School Freshman Center, Pike Township. Number of years teaching: Nine. Work e-mail: kdow@pike.k12.in.us Background/Schooling:... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Stay-in-school video tonight at Ben Davis by Gretchen Becker

Ben Davis High School will serve as the city’s host to feature a video that will address education issues. The documentary “Get Schooled, You have the Right,”... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in West Marion County

Adam Lambert leads Idol fans in Indy concert by David Lindquist

Danny Gokey made his presence known during Saturday’s “American Idols Live” concert at Conseco Fieldhouse, at the very least for a hipster makeover that showcased... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

'Idol' champ still basking in fame by indystar

And you think you’ve had a crazy year. Give this whirlwind a whirl: In six months you’ve gone from unknown college dropout to ubiquitous music star, headlining arenas... – Sep 03, 2009 at 5:00 PM in Entertainment

Paula Abdul plays court judge in 'Drop Dead Diva' by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul is back in the judge's seat — but not on the American Idol stage.Abdul cameos in Lifetime's Drop Dead Diva as a gavel-banging,... – Aug 31, 2009 at 7:06 PM in Entertainment

ABC unveils new cast of 'Dancing With the Stars' by USA Today

For fans, one of the allures of ABC's Dancing With the Stars is tracking the fish-out-of-water element among celebrity contestants. And of course, the transformation by... – Aug 17, 2009 at 9:36 AM in Entertainment

Idols Live concert tour appears to be recession-proof by USA Today

A slumping economy and slipping TV ratings don't seem to be hurting American Idol at the summer box office.The Idols Live tour, featuring winner Kris Allen and nine other... – Aug 12, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Entertainment

This just in: Celebrities are Tweeting some actual news! by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Stars are still flitting to Twitter to dish about what they're eating and where they're going,... – Aug 09, 2009 at 9:36 PM in Entertainment

‘Dancing with Stars’ role for Paula Abdul? by mujahidmamun

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — ABC is joining the chorus of those seeking to hire Paula Abdul, who said she’s quitting “American Idol.” ABC programming chief... – Aug 09, 2009 at 7:58 AM in Celebrities

Beckham on hand as 'Idol' resumes, post-Paula by USA Today

DENVER — There was no Paula, but there was a Posh.Victoria Beckham was on hand Friday for the first round of American Idol auditions in the post-Paula Abdul era. The former... – Aug 08, 2009 at 3:52 AM in Entertainment

Abdul's 'Idol' departure 'saddening to us' at Fox by USA Today

PASADENA, Calif. — Paula Abdul's abrupt decision this week to leaveAmerican Idol is "very saddening to us," Fox chairman Peter Rice told TV critics on the network's... – Aug 07, 2009 at 3:59 AM in Entertainment

Viewers make their pick on Fox dance competition by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — Viewers said Jeanine Mason can dance best as they crowned her the winner of Fox network's So You Think You Can Dance.Jeanine beat out Evan, Kayla and Brandon... – Aug 07, 2009 at 3:58 AM in Entertainment

'Idol' world weighs in on Abdul's absence by USA Today

Idol responses: Abdul tendered her resignation via Twitter. Former Idols, finalists and friends responded in kind, and on MySpace and in blogs. A sampling:• "I am... – Aug 05, 2009 at 10:37 PM in Entertainment

Can 'American Idol' still be a star without Paula? by USA Today

The jury's still out on Judge Paula.American Idol followers say Paula Abdul's abrupt departure leaves a big hole as the show loses both her cheerleading and her antics. But a few... – Aug 05, 2009 at 10:36 PM in Entertainment

Music highlights by David Lindquist

Ten noteworthy fair concerts, in chronological order: * “Russ Parr Bus Tour,” 6 a.m. Monday, Grandstand. Hip-hop acts *Lil’ Boosie , Hurricane Chris and others... – Aug 05, 2009 at 9:59 PM in Entertainment

Music highlights by David Lindquist

Ten noteworthy fair concerts, in chronological order: * “Russ Parr Bus Tour,” 6 a.m. Monday, Grandstand. Hip-hop acts *Lil’ Boosie , Hurricane Chris and others... – Aug 05, 2009 at 9:59 PM in

Paula Abdul will not return to American Idol for another season by mujahidmamun

Paula Abdul has announced on her Twitter feed, and Fox has confirmed to EW, that she will not return to American Idol for another season. Below is the full statement from Abdul: – Aug 05, 2009 at 2:32 AM in Celebrities

Abdul won't return for Season 9 of 'Idol' by USA Today

Paula Abdul has tweeted ta-ta to American Idol, ending weeks of negotiations and speculation. VOTE: Was Paula's departure a smart move? VOTE: Was Paula's departure a smart... – Aug 05, 2009 at 12:36 AM in Entertainment

Giving the judges veto power on "American Idol" by mujahidmamun

As a person who loves watching solid strategy and gameplay on reality TV, hearing about the coup d’etat on Thursday night’s “Big Brother” made me cringe. In... – Aug 01, 2009 at 3:49 PM in Celebrities

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.comMost major broadcast channels interrupt their prime-time lineups tonight for President Obama's news conference (8 ET/PT). But... – Jul 21, 2009 at 10:26 PM in Entertainment