Stories tagged with "American Idol"

Terri Seymour attacker pleads guilty by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who attacked Terri Seymour outside the American Idol finale... – Jun 04, 2009 at 9:39 PM in Entertainment

Second still looks good to these two singing stars by USA Today

Front-runner Susan Boyle didn't take home the top prize on Britain's Got Talent. Instead, a dance group called Diversity won. The upset of the worldwide favorite recalls the... – May 31, 2009 at 10:04 PM in Entertainment

'Idol' Kris Allen to perform with Mike Huckabee by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" winner Kris Allen is already thinking about getting into politics.The 23-year-old acoustic crooner from Conway, Ark., duets with Mike... – May 28, 2009 at 7:36 PM in Entertainment

Nielsens: Ratings slip for 'Idol' by USA Today

•Idol wild. The eighth-season finale of Fox's American Idol, TV's top show, averaged 28.8 million viewers, tying the finale turnout in 2004 as the lowest since the series'... – May 27, 2009 at 9:48 PM in Entertainment

'American Idol' defends voting amid mass-texting brouhaha by USA Today

A flap over a few phones in Arkansas has forced American Idol to defend the validity of its voting procedures.After reports surfaced that ATT employees taught Kris Allen fans how... – May 27, 2009 at 9:19 PM in Entertainment

'Idol' winner Allen is ready for tour and album by USA Today

NEW YORK — A year ago, Kris Allen was planning on finishing college and getting a "regular job."The 23-year-old singer from Conway, Ark., says he was looking forward to... – May 27, 2009 at 4:49 PM in Entertainment

ATT: Overeager employees helped 'Idol' fans text by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A few overeager ATT employees brought demo phones to American Idol viewing parties in Arkansas and helped fans text their votes, but their actions did not... – May 27, 2009 at 3:35 PM in Entertainment

A cappella voices carry a growing trend to mainstream by USA Today

Pop audiences, TV programmers and YouTube browsers are getting hooked on a stripped-down sound that's harmonious with these back-to-basics times.A cappella, a centuries-old,... – May 27, 2009 at 8:49 AM in Entertainment

Adam Lambert keen on Queen, but he won't rock only by USA Today

NEW YORK — Will he, will he rock you? Adam Lambert won't rule out a stint as the new frontman of Queen, but don't let that fool you into thinking the American Idol runner-up... – May 27, 2009 at 8:49 AM in Entertainment

Unlikely singing sensation Susan Boyle wows 'em again by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Susan Boyle is back. The 47-year-old singing sensation from Scotland made another memorable... – May 25, 2009 at 8:19 AM in Entertainment

Henry Lee Summer: When fame faded, he turned to drugs by Francesca Jarosz

Stardom was a natural high. When fame faded, Henry Lee Summer replaced it with drugs. Dressed in a conductor-style cap and a denim jacket, Henry Lee Summer slipped quietly onto a... – May 23, 2009 at 2:14 AM in Marion County

Lambert looks to future after second-place finish by USA Today

America was surprised, but glam rocker Adam Lambert has no complaints about his second-place finish on American Idol this week. USA TODAY caught up with him Friday during a... – May 22, 2009 at 4:36 PM in Entertainment

Kris Allen reflects on 'Idol' upset win by USA Today

Kris Allen turned out to be the most successful underdog in American Idol history, starting with just nine seconds of screen time for his audition and going on to win the big... – May 22, 2009 at 3:49 PM in Entertainment

For Katie Holmes, it's 'a real gift' to hail troops by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW She just took in the American Idol finale, and this weekend, Katie Holmes will be on hand for... – May 22, 2009 at 2:07 AM in Entertainment

Underdog Kris Allen emerges as new 'American Idol' champ by USA Today

American Idol delivered a surprise Wednesday as voters chose Kris Allen for the title over Adam Lambert, who had been considered the favorite for much of the show's eighth... – May 20, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Entertainment

Woman arrested outside 'American Idol' finale by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police arrested a woman Tuesday night after officers said they saw her try to choke Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend as she left a taping of American... – May 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM in Entertainment

Kidney transplant successful for Natalie Cole by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ailing Natalie Cole now has a new kidney.The 59-year-old singer... – May 20, 2009 at 6:19 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•The season ends tonight with what... – May 20, 2009 at 10:48 AM in Entertainment

Kris vs. Adam: Battle of the voices in final 'Idol' face-off by USA Today

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest billed Tuesday night's performance finale as an epic battle of "the guy next door vs. the guyliner." But the competition between Kris Allen and... – May 19, 2009 at 10:48 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Tuesday by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW E-mail Robert Bianco at rbianco@usatoday.com•The time has come to choose a new... – May 18, 2009 at 10:48 PM in Entertainment