Stories tagged with "American Idol"

WHO WILL by Alex B

Suck really bad at the audition? Get the judges attention? Be the next winner without a lasting record deal? Come out of closet after the pressure like Clay Aiken? Be as cool as... – Jan 13, 2009 at 5:17 PM in

`Idol' returns with the good, the bad, the bikini by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The flat notes, the sweet surprises, the pleas of the rejected are all intact as "American Idol" returns for its eighth season of first-class karaoke.A... – Jan 13, 2009 at 5:16 AM in Entertainment

New `Idol' judge waiting for a call from Daughtry by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- New "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi has a full schedule but there's someone she'd take a phone call from - Chris Daughtry."If he's out there and... – Jan 08, 2009 at 8:17 PM in Entertainment

New `Idol' judge says male contestants hold edge by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kara DioGuardi was fretting about being the new face of "American Idol," and she put the blame on hungry mosquitoes."Here I am in Hawaii and I wake up... – Jan 06, 2009 at 5:01 PM in Entertainment

Simon Cowell's got Beyonce, Britney on his mind by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- As Simon Cowell describes it, adding a second female judge to "American Idol" has brought a battle-of-the-sexes edge to the new season. Asked about a... – Dec 17, 2008 at 3:16 PM in Entertainment

'Canadian Idol' canceled in 2009 by The Associated Press

TORONTO (AP) -- Canada's version of "American Idol" won't be produced in 2009 because of the slowing economy."Canadian Idol" is being put on the shelf, CTV says. The... – Dec 17, 2008 at 1:17 PM in Entertainment

Carrie Underwood to sing at People's Choice Awards most recent comment by AbominaNoel

I read it as “Carrie Fisher”. Which is... – Dec 17, 2008 at 7:33 AM

'American Idol' Hopefuls shine in solos most recent comment by JohnScott

c’mon, what about dudes like William Hung?... – Dec 16, 2008 at 11:33 AM

Report: Ex `Idol' producer responds to Abdul by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe has fired back at criticism by Paula Abdul that the show put her in peril by allowing an alleged stalker to... – Dec 12, 2008 at 2:32 PM in Entertainment

1 of Fantasia's homes in NC is up for auction by The Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino is again finding that, like the title of her autobiography, life is not a fairy tale.Court documents obtained... – Dec 10, 2008 at 7:31 AM in Entertainment

Abdul chides Fox, `Idol' producers over stalker most recent comment by alesiaann

It is a shame when “business” gets in... – Jan 30, 2009 at 4:37 AM

List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen ratings by The Associated Press

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings... – Dec 09, 2008 at 7:01 PM in Entertainment

Amateurs beat pro singers, but Grammys help CBS by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- While the professional singers at the Grammys were again no match for the amateurs of "American Idol" in television popularity, a strong Sunday helped CBS... – Dec 09, 2008 at 7:01 PM in Entertainment

Jennifer Hudson films new video most recent comment by bridgetid

It’s good that at a time like this that... – Dec 07, 2008 at 7:45 PM

Bedroom Bach? YouTube starts a cyber symphony by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - There’s a new way to get to Carnegie Hall – YouTube, YouTube, YouTube.Borrowing from “American Idol,” the online video site announced... – Dec 03, 2008 at 7:16 PM in Entertainment

Man pleads not guilty to Hudson family killings by The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he shot to death the Oscar-winning actress's mother and brother and the 7-year-old... – Dec 02, 2008 at 3:49 PM in Entertainment

Paula Abdul is still worth stalking? by bridgetid

I can't believe a woman, believed to be stalking Paula Abdul, was found dead outside Abdul's house. I mean, who knew she was even worth stalking? Her whole career revolves around... – Nov 13, 2008 at 2:36 PM in Music

Jennifer Hudson's debut disc, due Tuesday, features music-industry veterans by Indy.com Staff

Though she's more recently known as the Oscar-winning breakout star of "Dreamgirls" and the first black woman to burst the all-white bubble of "Sex and the City," Jennifer Hudson... – Sep 24, 2008 at 4:48 PM in Music

American Idol's Fourth Judge by bridgetid

I think a fresh, new judge on American Idol is a great idea! I am wondering how they will handle any tie-breakers since they have an even number now, but maybe that will give the... – Sep 04, 2008 at 2:18 PM in Music

"Idol" singers win by losing themselves in the music most recent comment by PezKat

Interesting review, thanks! I really, really,... – Jul 24, 2008 at 12:46 AM