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Ellen is the New Judge on American Idol

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@ September 10, 2009 10:22 AM
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ELLEN DEGENERES has announced that she will be replacing PAULA ABDUL as the fourth judge on "American Idol" this season. And just to be clear, this isn't a one-time appearance . . . Ellen will be Paula's SUCCESSOR.
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Simon Cowell's $45 Million Contract

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@ August 11, 2009 10:40 AM
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Simon Cowell will be a judge on "American Idol" for at least three more seasons.
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Who Will Replace Paula on American Idol?

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@ August 6, 2009 10:04 AM
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We hoped that Paula Abdul's 'Idol' resignation - delivered to fans via Twitter - was a prank or publicity stunt, but an official statement from FOX has confirmed the news.
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Paula Leaving American Idol

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@ August 5, 2009 10:19 AM
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Last night, PAULA ABDUL announced on Twitter . . . that she will NOT be returning to "American Idol" next season.
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Paula NOT Coming Back to American Idol?

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@ July 21, 2009 9:42 AM
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It sounds like PAULA ABDUL'S contract negotiations with "American Idol" are going about as SMOOTHLY as her critiques of the contestants on the show
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American Idol Registration Underway

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@ July 8, 2009 9:27 AM
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Registration for Season 9 Orlando auditions of American Idol is underway Tuesday at the Amway Arena.
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Simon to Get Paid $144 Million a Year to Stay on IDOL

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@ July 1, 2009 9:29 AM
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SIMON COWELL is currently in negotiations with Fox for his next "American Idol" contract . . . and if the speculation is true, he's in for an ENORMOUS bump.
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Adam Lambert Holding Hands With Boyfriend

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@ June 3, 2009 10:09 AM
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IFor those of you who still don't believe that ADAM LAMBERT is gay. Perhaps a picture of Adam HOLDING HANDS with his boyfriend, interior designer Drake LaBry, will help persuade you . . .
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American Idol Auditions Coming to O-Town

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@ June 3, 2009 9:47 AM
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They haven't even swept the finale confetti off the Nokia Theatre stage yet, but the auditions for season nine of American Idol have just been announced
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Adam Lambert's Secret Lover Revealed

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@ June 1, 2009 9:16 AM
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The "National Enquirer" has supposedly outed Adam's BOYFRIEND
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New 'Idol Crowned

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@ May 21, 2009 9:15 AM
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In what will no doubt go down in history as one of the biggest -- if not THE biggest -- upsets in the show's history
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American Idol: Adam or Kris? Who Will Win?

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@ May 20, 2009 8:52 AM
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Last night Adam Lambert and Kris Allen sang their final songs, so it's over. No, hang on, wait - there's still tonight's American Idol final results show to go.

... continue reading American Idol: Adam or Kris? Who Will Win?.

Adam Lambert or Kris Allen - who's the Next Idol?

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@ May 14, 2009 9:13 AM
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Though the buzz was that he'd likely make it through to the finale, DANNY GOKEY was ousted from American Idol last night
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Idol: Paula admits to painkiller addiction

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@ May 6, 2009 8:50 AM
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Paula to perform new single on "Idol" tonight, listen to it below, and she admits to a 12 year painkiller addiction.
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Idol News: The Rat Pack, Who's the Top Idol?

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@ April 29, 2009 9:04 AM
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With the American Idol finale just three weeks away, the top five felt a lot of pressure last night performing the standards from the Rat Pack era.

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Idol: Contestants to go Black & White in Music

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@ April 28, 2009 9:16 AM
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Another interesting week awaits the American Idol Season 8 fans as the next week's theme is"standards made famous by members of the original Rat Pack".

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Idol: Future of Idol, A Judge's Eating Disorder, & More

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@ April 23, 2009 8:58 AM
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"American Idol": Disco Fever!

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@ April 22, 2009 8:59 AM
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The stakes were high on American Idol last night as the top seven performed songs from the disco era
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Former 'Idol' Gets Reality TV Show

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@ April 17, 2009 10:05 AM
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Former 'American Idol' star Fantasia Barrino has landed a reality series that will document her life as a singer and single mother.
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"Idol": Songs of the Cinema

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@ April 15, 2009 8:50 AM
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The top seven American Idol contestants sang songs of the cinema last night with guidance from director QUENTIN TARANTINO, who actually served as a guest judge for one episode in Idol's third season
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IDOL": Scott Macintyre Goes Home

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@ April 9, 2009 9:01 AM
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Thirty-four million votes came in for American Idol this week, and a shortage of just 30 thousand votes sent SCOTT MACINTYRE home last night.
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Idol: Who Got a Standing Ovation from Simon?

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@ April 8, 2009 9:16 AM
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American Idol ran long last night -- so long that by the time the final contestant, ADAM LAMBERT performed, there was time for only one comment by one judge, but it was a doozy. SIMON COWELL simply said, "I want to give you a standing ovation" and he did just that.
... continue reading Idol: Who Got a Standing Ovation from Simon?.

Idol: We Say Goodbye to Megan Joy

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@ April 2, 2009 8:48 AM
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Over 36 million votes were cast on American Idol this week, but MEGAN JOY didn't win enough of them rescue her from the chopping block on last night's results show
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American Idol - Last Night's Highlights

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@ April 1, 2009 8:47 AM
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The top nine American Idol finalists got to sing any song they wanted last night as long as it was a popular download on iTunes
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American Idol Top Downloads

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@ March 31, 2009 7:44 AM
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American Idol's theme tonight is "Top Downloads," so we'll get a rare chance to see the contestants sing current hit songs. But one of the people who writes those current hits has already picked out her favorite contestant -- and it's ADAM LAMBERT.

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"Idol": Michael Sarver Goes Home

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@ March 27, 2009 8:48 AM
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After a record-setting 36 million votes, MICHAEL SARVER was sent packing on last night's American Idol.
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American Idol: Spotlight on Motown

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@ March 26, 2009 7:00 AM
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American Idol celebrated the 50th anniversary of Motown Records last night performing songs from the label's extensive catalog. Motown founder BERRY GORDY and Motown recording star SMOKEY ROBINSON welcomed the remaining 10 Idol hopefuls to Motown's historic Hitsville, USA building in Detroit. Smokey then flew to Hollywood to help guide the contestants' performances. RANDY JACKSON, PAULA ABDUL, KARA DIOGUARDI and SIMON COWELL were on hand to judge how everyone handled these iconic songs. Here's what happened:

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Idol: Alexis Grace Goes Home

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@ March 19, 2009 7:32 AM
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It was a grand ole exit for ALEXIS GRACE on American Idol last night as the show's Grand Ole Opry week drew to a close. The 21-year old Memphis native just barely missed earning a spot in the Idol top 10, and that's a big deal because the 10 finalists from each season get to go on the Idol tour in the summer. MICHAEL SARVER was in the bottom two with Alexis, but he's survived another week.

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American Idol Trading Cards

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@ March 18, 2009 9:15 AM
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Soon you'll be able to trade two Underwoods for a Clarkson. Trading card publisher Upper Deck is planning to launch a new line of American Idol trading cards.
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American Idol Goes Country

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@ March 18, 2009 7:35 AM
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American Idol went country last night as the Idol hopefuls performed songs made famous by stars of the Grand Ole Opry -- the long-running country program out of Nashville, Tennessee.
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Idol: Jorge and Jasmine Out

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@ March 12, 2009 7:50 AM
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Hey, Idol-watchers, remember how angry folks were last season when MICHAEL JOHNS was voted out so early? Well, thanks to American Idol's brand-new rule, we may be spared that kind of agony from now on. Last night on the Idol results show, which ultimately saw both JASMINE MURRAY and JORGE NUNEZ head home, the concept of the "Judges' Save" was introduced.
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Idol Does Michael Jackson

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@ March 11, 2009 7:44 AM
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Last night, American Idol went wacko for Jacko, as all Top 13 contestants took on the MICHAEL JACKSON songbook, performing material from the King of Pop's 40-year career.

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Idol Voting Number is Phone Sex Line

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@ March 10, 2009 7:49 AM
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When America starts voting at the end of tonight's two-hour AmericanIdol performance show, the phone numbers might be a bit different than usual.
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American Idol iPhone App

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@ March 10, 2009 7:48 AM
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You can now keep up with American Idol's top 13 using your iPhone or iPod touch.
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American Idol: Top 13?

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@ March 6, 2009 7:45 AM
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The American Idol Top 12 is now the American Idol Top 13. In a surprise move, the judges last night put not three, but four contestants through to the finals -- ANOOP DESAI, MATT GIRAUD, JASMINE MURRAY and MEGAN CORKERY. The Top 13, an Idol first, is now comprised of those four, plus:

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American Idol Wildcard Contestants

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@ March 5, 2009 7:57 AM
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The Top 12 for American Idol season eight is now 75% complete -- last night, LIL ROUNDS, JORGE NUNEZ and SCOTT MACINTYRE were all voted through. They'll join DANNY GOKEY, ALLISON IRAHETA, ALEXIS GRACE, MICHAEL SARVER, KRIS ALLEN and ADAM LAMBERT in the Top 12.
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Idol: 3rd Group of 12 Do Their Thing

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@ March 4, 2009 8:15 AM
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The third and final group of 12 finalists performed on American Idol last night, hoping for a spot in the ultimate top 12. Only three contenders will make it there based on America's vote, which will be revealed tonight. As always, RANDY JACKSON, PAULA ABDUL, KARA DIOGUARDI and SIMON COWELL were on hand to offer their judgment. Here's what happened:
... continue reading Idol: 3rd Group of 12 Do Their Thing.

Idol: 3 More Join Top 12

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@ February 27, 2009 7:26 AM
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America voted, and ALLISON IRAHETA, KRIS ALLEN and ADAM LAMBERT are the next three contestants who've made it through to the Top 12 of American Idol season eight.
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Paula Abdul's Comments Hurt Kara

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@ February 26, 2009 7:52 AM
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KARA DIOGUARDI is none too happy about the fact that PAULA ABDUL apparently dissed her in an interview with OK! magazine. Paula was quoted in the magazine as saying that she feels four judges, quote, "don't work" on American Idol, because, quote, "it takes up so much time for each of us to give our opininon that it slows down the pace of the show."

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American Idol: The Second Twelve

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@ February 26, 2009 7:45 AM
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The second set of 12 contestants performed on American Idol last night, vying for a spot in the ultimate top 12. Only one guy, one girl and the next top vote-getter will make the cut, so the pressure is on. As always, RANDY JACKSON, PAULA ABDUL, KARA DIOGUARDI and SIMON COWELL were on hand to offer their judgment. Here's what happened:
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Simon Cowell To Be Frozen When He Dies

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@ February 24, 2009 7:53 AM
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SIMON COWELL has been cold at times towards a number of American Idol wannabees, and he apparently wants to be even frostier when he dies.
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American Idol Contestants Advance

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@ February 19, 2009 7:34 AM
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After 24 million votes, ALEXIS GRACE, MICHAEL SARVER and DANNY GOKEY made it to the top 12 last night on American Idol's first results show of the season. We've got a feeling that the very emotional TATIANA DEL TORO will be coming back to the top 12 in one of the judge's three wild card spots. though.

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American Idol Top 36 Part 1

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@ February 18, 2009 8:19 AM
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 It was a disappointing debut for American Idol's Top 36 as the first twelve hit the stage live for America for the first time.

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First Live American Idol Tonight

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@ February 17, 2009 7:35 AM
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Tonight, the first live shows of American Idol season eight get underway. Over tonight's two-hour show, the first group of 12 out of the Top 36 perform, and then America will vote.

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American Idol Top 36 Revealed

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@ February 12, 2009 7:41 AM
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American Idol's top 36 contestants were announced last night as the Hollywood round came to an end. Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara Dioguardi and Paula Abdul brought each of the top 50 contestants into the inner sanctum of the judges' mansion to deliver the news individually.


 
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American Idol Top 36 Tonight

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@ February 11, 2009 7:38 AM
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The American Idol Top 36 for season eight will be revealed tonight in the final Hollywood Week episode. It appears that the contestants will have to -- at least from the looks of last night's promo -- climb a very long staircase at the 'Judge's Mansion' and sit in a chair in an opulent room in front of Simon, Randy, Paula and Kara to learn their fate.

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Simon Rescues Fantasia From Foreclosure

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@ February 6, 2009 8:15 AM
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Very quietly, Simon promised to help Fantasia take care of some of her back payments she owed so the house wouldn't go up on the block ... His offer of monetary support helped her stave off creditors, at least for the time being.
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American Idol Visits Salt Lake City

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@ January 29, 2009 7:34 AM
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American Idol auditions invaded Salt Lake City, Utah, the home of last season's runner up DAVID ARCHULETA. As always, RANDY JACKSON, PAULA ABDUL, KARA DIOGUARDI and SIMON COWELL were on hand to decide who got to go on to Hollywood. Here's what happened.

 
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American Idol Returns ... What Can We Expect this Season?

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@ January 13, 2009 7:32 AM
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Get ready to give up your Tuesday and Wednesday nights for the forseeable future, because American Idol is back. Season eight premieres tonight, and there are some major changes in store this time around.
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Paula Abdul Fan Found Dead Outside "Idol" Judge's Home

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@ November 13, 2008 7:55 AM
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A woman believed to be an obsessed PAULA ABDUL fan who once auditioned for American Idol was found in a parked car outside the singer's Los Angeles home Tuesday night, the result of an apparent suicide.
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How Much Does Simon Make on American Idol?

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@ October 14, 2008 8:21 AM
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SIMON COWELL is making a KILLING off "American Idol" . . . (--which is shocking, we know.) And while the other judges are also making bank . . . they're not seeing anything even remotely close to what Simon is.
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"American Idol" Adds A *Fourth* Permanent Judge:

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@ August 26, 2008 7:39 AM
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Yesterday, "American Idol" announced . . . pretty much out of nowhere . . . that they'd be adding another permanent judge to their panel.
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"American Idol" Puerto Rico Auditions Were a Bust

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@ August 5, 2008 8:17 AM
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When you see the "American Idol" audition episodes every January . . . endlessly long lines of "Idol" hopefuls funnel into a packed stadium or arena in each city.
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"IDOL" Season 8 Auditions Start Today

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@ July 17, 2008 9:42 AM
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Idol hopefuls, start your engines! Auditions for season eight of American Idol get underway today at San Francisco's Cow Palace. You can try out if you were between the ages of 16 and 28 as of July 15th, and if you're eligible to work in the United States.
... continue reading "IDOL" Season 8 Auditions Start Today.

David Cook Steps into Endorsement Deal with Skechers

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@ July 10, 2008 7:46 AM
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David Cook has become the first male celebrity since 2002 to sign an endorsement deal with Skechers.
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David Cook is the new American Idol!

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@ May 22, 2008 9:46 AM
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The 25-year-old former bartender was named the winner of the seventh season of American Idol Wednesday night.
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Kristy Lee Cook Voted Off "American Idol"

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@ April 17, 2008 9:13 AM
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KRISTY LEE COOK was voted off American Idol last night from a bottom three that was all female. SYESHA MERCADO and BROOKE WHITE were close to the chopping block, but they'll be back next week.
... continue reading Kristy Lee Cook Voted Off "American Idol".

"Idol's" David Hernandez Wants to Be "Rent" Boy

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@ March 25, 2008 8:12 AM
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TMZ has learned that "American Idol" wannabeen David Hernandez has come to the Big Apple to audition for the cast of Broadway's "Rent...
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MTV is premiering an "American Idol" rip-off show this spring. But it's not open to just anyone. The contestants are all the children of famous musicians... It's called "Rock the Cradle" . . . and it sounds like it'll follow the same formula as "Idol", right down to the judges. For now, there's no word on who the judges will be . . . other than that they'll be a mix of music celebrities and important industry people.
Here's the full list of contestants...
... continue reading Children of Famous Muscians To Compete In A MTV "American Idol" Rip Off.

Past Video/Pics of Idol Contestants

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@ March 10, 2008 9:46 AM
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Check out this video of former stripper David Hernandez during his cruise ship performing days.....also a pic of Jason Castro shirtless!!!
... continue reading Past Video/Pics of Idol Contestants.

Yet Another American Idol Scandal

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@ March 5, 2008 9:31 AM
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This "Merry Christmas" video of American Idol's Danny Noriega has been making the rounds....What's so controversial about it?
... continue reading Yet Another American Idol Scandal.

American Idol Contestant's A Formal Stripper

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@ March 4, 2008 10:05 AM
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Looks like we may have found this American Idol season's first big scandal. A manager of a male strip club in Phoenix, Arizona claims that American Idol semifinalist DAVID HERNANDEZ worked there for three years.....check out pics of his stripper days

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Simon Cowell Passes On Viagra Endorsement Deal

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@ March 3, 2008 9:34 AM
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American Idol judge SIMON COWELL says he was offered two million dollars to be the new face of Viagra, but turned down the deal. ..
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