Stories tagged with "American Idol"

Kris vs. Adam: The final 'Idol' showdown by USA Today

Will our eighth American Idol be flashy, soaring Adam Lambert or underdog popster Kris Allen? Looking to tonight's performance showdown and Wednesday's finale (Fox, both 8 ET/PT),... – May 18, 2009 at 9:47 PM in Entertainment

Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper among 'Idol' acts by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" finalists Kris Allen and Adam Lambert will be opening up for a few music legends.Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen... – May 15, 2009 at 7:02 PM in Entertainment

'Idol' sends Danny packing: 'I knew it was it for me' by USA Today

Judges' favorite Danny Gokey turned out to be American Idol's surprise elimination Wednesday night, leaving glam rocker Adam Lambert and song transformer Kris Allen to battle it... – May 14, 2009 at 3:17 PM in Entertainment

'American Idol': Danny voted off; Kris and Adam are final 2 by USA Today

Nine weeks ago, Paula Abdul predicted that this season's American Idol finale would come down to a showdown between Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert. She was only half right: When Adam... – May 13, 2009 at 10:36 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•Two of TV's more popular contests... – May 13, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Entertainment

'Idol': A tough call among final 3 by USA Today

Who do the judges want to win American Idol? They've pretty clearly jumped on the Adam Lambert bandwagon, with judge Simon Cowell going so far as to personally talk to Bono so... – May 13, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Entertainment

Behind the 'Idol' curtain: 3 finalists, 3 days, zero rest by USA Today

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Behind the 'Idol' curtain: 3 finalists, 3 days, zero rest by USA Today

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'Idol': A tough call among final 3 by USA Today

Who do the judges want to win American Idol? They've pretty clearly jumped on the Adam Lambert bandwagon, with judge Simon Cowell going so far as to personally talk to Bono so... – May 12, 2009 at 10:02 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•Two of TV's more popular contests... – May 11, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Entertainment

Simon Cowell says Adam Lambert will win 'Idol' by USA Today

CHICAGO (AP) — American Idol judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular singing competition show. Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on... – May 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM in Entertainment

'Idol' Kris Allen returns to Ark. hometown, parade by USA Today

CONWAY, Ark. — Kris Allen has brought a little bit of rock back to his Arkansas hometown.The 23-year-old American Idol finalist came home on Friday, when an estimated crowd... – May 09, 2009 at 4:17 AM in Entertainment

Allison leaves 'Idol' with head high: 'I stayed true to myself' by USA Today

Last girl standing Allison Iraheta was kicked off American Idol Wednesday night, leaving an all-male top three. We caught up with the 17-year-old rocker during a conference call.... – May 07, 2009 at 4:34 PM in Entertainment

Allison exits; 'Idol' final 3 is a boys club by USA Today

Every year, Simon Cowell tells American Idol contestants to stay away from Whitney Houston songs. He should've warned Allison Iraheta to stay away from Janis Joplin, too.Judges... – May 06, 2009 at 11:33 PM in Entertainment

'The Fashion Show' crew: Not a 'Runway' knockoff by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Take a bunch of budding fashion designers. Face them off over facings and basting. Put models,... – May 06, 2009 at 9:31 PM in Entertainment

Critic's Corner Wednesday by USA Today

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'Idol' Meter: It'll be a rocky road to the Top 3 for Final 4 by USA Today

Week 9 is a treacherous juncture in American Idol history: That's when such seemingly bulletproof contenders as divas of destiny Tamyra Gray and LaToya London and rock god Chris... – May 04, 2009 at 10:04 PM in Entertainment

'Idol' winner David Cook's brother dies of cancer by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Cook, the eldest brother of American Idol winner David Cook, has... – May 04, 2009 at 9:33 AM in Entertainment

’Idol’ winner David Cook’s brother dies of cancer by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Adam Cook, the eldest brother of “American Idol” winner David Cook, has died from brain cancer at his Terre Haute home. He was 37. David Cook... – May 03, 2009 at 11:16 PM in News

Matt walks away from 'Idol,' but 'I'm not kicking myself' by USA Today

American Idol brought shock waves Wednesday night when Adam Lambert was in the bottom two, but it was piano-playing Matt Giraud who went home, two weeks after being the first... – Apr 30, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Entertainment