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American Idol (Television Program)
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Writers Guild tries to get real
Business |
July 17, 2008
Continuing its attempt to organize scribes who work in reality TV, the Writers Guild of America, West, has launched a campaign targeting the hit Fox TV show “American Idol.” Read more
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ryan Seacrest, ‘American Idol’
News |
June 11, 2008
RYAN SEACREST, ‘AMERICAN IDOL’
AFTER David Cook was crowned king and Fox’s “American Idol” wound down for another year, Ryan Seacrest jetted off to Europe for 10 days of some much-deserved R&R. The only problem is the ubiquitous TV and radio host – he continues to anchor the weekday entertainment show “E! News” and KIIS-FM’s (102.7) morning show – is just not programmed for relax mode. Read more
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Jason Castro is voted off ‘Idol’
Entertainment |
May 8, 2008
The surprising and unlikely “American Idol” journey of Jason Castro ended Wednesday night in a week that saw nearly 51 million votes cast on television’s most popular show. Read more
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sorry, dawg, just not feelin’ it
Entertainment |
April 21, 2008
MAYBE it’s not as shocking as, say, Aussie heartthrob Michael Johns getting voted off the show. Read more
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Nokia a downtown lure?
California | Local |
April 2, 2008
In nabbing a series of high-profile awards shows from other L.A. venues over the last month, the Nokia Theatre is beginning to deliver on the promise of drawing more star power to downtown L.A.
The Emmys, the ESPYs and the “American Idol” finale will call Nokia home – creating what downtown officials and others hope will be a juggernaut when combined with the Lakers, Kings, Clippers and Grammys at Staples Center next door. Read more
Monday, March 10, 2008
What the people want
Entertainment |
March 10, 2008
THE top 12 “American Idol” contestants arrived as a group at the post-show party in West Hollywood on Thursday night, but the scrum of paparazzi left little doubt who was the object of their obsession. Read more
Season 7 is tops; numbers don’t lie
Entertainment |
March 10, 2008
Here we are, down to the top 12 of “American Idol” Season 7, and after a shaky Season 6, I’m far from alone in saying with a straight face that this may prove to be the best of all “Idol” seasons. Read more
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Business |
January 13, 2008
Television’s undefeated champion, “American Idol,” returns this week and the talent contest is expected to be more popular – and profitable – than ever. Read more
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
QUICK TAKES - Not acting like a good ‘Idol’
Entertainment |
December 11, 2007
The organizer of an upcoming concert billed as a holiday tribute
to U.S. troops said Sunday that former “American Idol” finalist
Jessica Sierra was disinvited from performing after her recent arrest. Read more
Monday, September 17, 2007
‘American Idol’ just can’t win
Entertainment |
September 17, 2007
MAYBE Paula Abdul should start bungee jumping or eating worms. Read more
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
QUICK TAKES - Sweden funds Bergman’s legacy
Entertainment |
September 5, 2007
The Swedish government will give $3 million to promote and
preserve the works of Ingmar Bergman. Read more
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
QUICK TAKES - Thousands want to be an ‘Idol’
Entertainment |
July 31, 2007
Thousands of people hoping to be the next Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer
Hudson or even Sanjaya lined up outside Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego
on Monday as auditions for the seventh season of “American Idol” began. Read more
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
It’s just like seeing some old friends
Entertainment |
July 25, 2007
Standing in line at the will-call booth before this year’s
“American Idols Live” concert experience, Brandon Rogers – the
Season 6 contestant voted off just shy of being included in this tour
– was not besieged. Read more
Friday, May 25, 2007
TiVo users `Idol’s’ big loser
Entertainment |
May 25, 2007
The results are in on “American Idol,” and the Fox juggernaut’s
ratings are down significantly from its finale last year. Read more
Thursday, May 24, 2007
A new American spirit
Entertainment |
May 24, 2007
IT was the friendliest of fights for these gladiators of song, all
the way to the finish. Read more
Secrets from the sidelines at Kodak
Entertainment |
May 24, 2007
The “American Idol” cameras don’t catch everything. Read more
A new American spirit
Entertainment |
May 24, 2007
WHIRLING through pop’s history faster than a time-traveling phone
booth, this year’s “American Idol” finale was Blake & Jordin’s
Excellent Adventure. Read more
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Songwriters strike gold with `Idol’ finale tune
Entertainment |
May 23, 2007
Whoever wins the “American Idol” crown tonight will owe a shout-out
to a greater idol. Read more
Friday, May 18, 2007
With the best singer gone, it’s now Jordin’s title to lose
Entertainment |
May 18, 2007
The Times’ pop music critics’ take on “American Idol”: – Wednesday night’s vote tally sending Melinda Doolittle home to
Nashville – but not before she hits the concert trail with the
“American Idols Live” summer tour – may qualify as a surprise, even
an injustice to many, in that she’s clearly the most accomplished
pure singer of this year’s crop. Read more
Melinda, you deserved better
Entertainment |
May 18, 2007
As the sun rose over North America on Thursday, the continent awoke
to find itself in a terrifying new entertainment landscape – a world
without Melinda Doolittle. Read more
